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WV55 HJK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,514 mi
Last recorded103,514 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,514 miles

brakepipes surface rust, springs corroded, play in rack

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,154 miles

damage on nearside front tyre on side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,711 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,457 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

a/bag fault light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,528 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 HJK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJK, 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 HJK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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