MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust backbox in poor condition.
Exhaust centre box clamp corroded.
Oil misting around gearbox.
Slight blow from exhaust flexi.
Slight play in offside wiper linkage.
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust backbox in poor condition.
Exhaust centre box clamp corroded.
Front brake discs and pads in poor condition.
Nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread.
Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread.
Offside front tyre 2mm tread.
Offside rear tyre 2-3mm tread.
Oil misting around gearbox.
Slight blow from exhaust flexi.
Slight play in offside wiper linkage.
exhaust back box getting in poor condition
front brake discs lipped
slight marks on front screen
slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm
slight play in o/s/f wheel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box getting in poor condition
front brake discs lipped
n/s handbrake cable bunched up
n/s/r brake disc scored
slight marks on front screen
slight play in n/s/f upper suspension arm
slight play in o/s/f wheel
exhaust system getting rusty
o/s screen washer jet part in/op
slight mark on n/s front seat belt
slight marks on front screen from wipers
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust system getting rusty
o/s screen washer jet part in/op
slight mark on n/s front seat belt
slight marks on front screen from wipers
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both front tyres getting worn on middle on tread
slight wear in o/s front top arm bushes
wiper marks on front screen
both front tyres getting worn on middle on tread
slight wear in o/s front top arm bushes
wiper marks on front screen
N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM) AND SCUFFING ON EDGES
N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD 9(2MM)
O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM) AND SCUFFING ON EDGES
O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM) AND SCUFFING ON EDGES
N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD 9(2MM)
O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM) AND SCUFFING ON EDGES
O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV55 BGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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