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WJ05 KXA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

oil around under-side of engine / gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

oil around under-side of engine / gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,225 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,302 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,788 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,332 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,947 miles

Cut in tread of N/S/R tyre.

Slight play in steering rack.

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 KXA 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 91.7%.

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 WJ05 KXA, 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 KXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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