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WV55 BFA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 BFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,725 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 BFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WV55 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

WV55 BFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 BFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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