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YK05 XLV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 XLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 125,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,858 miles

near side front anti rollbar droplink worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split

slight play in front track steering arms

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,989 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split on end

rear wiper blade split

slight play in front track steering arms

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 54,549 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

every brake disc corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,342 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,281 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 XLV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

YK05 XLV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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