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WJ05 KWZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

141,182 mi
Last recorded141,182 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 141,150 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubbers broken

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,133 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 135,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,379 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 128,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 116,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 May 2018 108,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 108,681 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,516 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 86,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,967 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,123 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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

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

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

One bulb in centre brake light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,378 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,832 miles

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

rear tyre tread getting down

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WJ05 KWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ05 KWZ, 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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WJ05 KWZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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