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WV55 BCX

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake feels stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,354 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,552 miles

emissions test engine slightly smokey

n/s wiper slightly worn

some test items not visible

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 BCX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BCX, 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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What year was WV55 BCX registered?

WV55 BCX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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