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YK55 WVB

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,877 mi
Last recorded132,877 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,877 miles

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,082 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear washer inop

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,814 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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YK55 WVB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK55 WVB, 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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YK55 WVB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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