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YK05 XKP

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 XKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 95,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 94,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,176 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,408 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,834 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear hand brake cables outer casing split

exhaust heat shied insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,741 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 XKP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XKP, 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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What year was YK05 XKP registered?

YK05 XKP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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