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YK05 BWV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,720 mi
Last recorded92,720 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,218 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,519 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,934 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 52,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2011 52,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,696 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,694 miles

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

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

both front tryes wearing on inside edge

radaitor leaking coolant

Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,808 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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YK05 BWV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK05 BWV, 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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YK05 BWV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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