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YJ05 KBZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 KBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,840 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,701 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,922 miles

Both front tyres, tread low worn to 3mm (legal minimum 1.6mm) and slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread low, worn to 2.5mm (legal minimum 1.6mm)

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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YJ05 KBZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ05 KBZ, 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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YJ05 KBZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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