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WR55 BZV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 BZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 128,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 128,613 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

secondry bonnet catch partially seized

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall not deep enough to reach tyre cors.

Rear exhaust box corroded, not leaking.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded, not leaking.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,975 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 100,975 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary belt fraying

front discs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers split

n/s/r drop link has movement

o/s/r swing arm bush has excessive movement

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,838 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,838 miles

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

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

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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WR55 BZV 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 61.1%.

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 WR55 BZV, 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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WR55 BZV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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