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RV55 KFK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 KFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,620 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,300 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,725 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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RV55 KFK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV55 KFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV55 KFK registered?

RV55 KFK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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