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WK05 WRC

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,110 mi
Last recorded135,110 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 WRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 135,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,739 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,770 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low readings. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low readings. (3.7.D.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,150 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,790 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,790 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,494 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,704 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pads 80% worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,175 miles

Front brake discs worn. Slight corrosion on rear brake discs - rear pads 75-80% worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,598 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear pads worn to 4mm (60%)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,383 miles

N/S Number plate light loose

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,631 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 16,631 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WK05 WRC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK05 WRC, 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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WK05 WRC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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