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VX55 KTO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,155 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 100,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,794 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,780 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,044 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,198 miles

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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VX55 KTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX55 KTO, 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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VX55 KTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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