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WV55 AXO

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,115 mi
Last recorded132,115 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 AXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber about to snap

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside and outer sills

Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber about to snap

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,740 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn smooth (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,332 miles

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,915 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 108,898 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake feels notchy

lots of play inner rack ends

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,474 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables very notchy

parking brake efficiency only just met.16%

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables very notchy

Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,897 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,803 miles

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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WV55 AXO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV55 AXO, 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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WV55 AXO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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