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WV55 BEJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,107 mi
Last recorded129,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 129,107 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 125,684 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 125,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,063 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 BEJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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