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YK05 XKS

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 95,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,129 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,218 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front as marked (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,778 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,007 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,025 miles

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,570 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 XKS 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 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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