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WJ05 KXB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,101 miles

engine management light on

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 96,101 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine management light on

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,083 miles

EML on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 95,083 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,994 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,076 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise rear box corrosion not excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,625 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

d/s and p/s rear wheels inner rims buckled slightly.

front discs and pads are new !!!!!

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,625 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

d/s and p/s rear wheels inner rims buckled slightly.

front discs and pads are new !!!!!

Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

steel chassis support missing offside front

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,086 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 KXB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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