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WV55 XNZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,137 mi
Last recorded153,137 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 XNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 153,137 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2021 153,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 151,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,170 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

front windscreen stone-chip

Fail 15 Jun 2017 124,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Suspension leg leaking (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing unevenly

front windscreen stone-chip

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb during test (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 98,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,303 miles

brake discs poor inner edge front

Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake discs poor inner edge front

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,988 miles

Middle Exhaust Rubber Weatherd

N/S/F Tyre On 2.7MM

O/S/F Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,041 miles

All 4 Middle Exhaust Rubber Weathering (Splitting)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,966 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

All 4 Middle Exhaust Rubber Weathering (Splitting)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,518 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 24,512 miles

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

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 XNZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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