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YL05 KRK

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 KRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,494 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,996 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,769 miles

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to frt subframe

nsr tyre has a cut reaching cords not in excess of requirements

rear calipers sliders worn...calipers still secure

rear section exhaust deteriorated and distorted through impact

rear tyres perishing and worn

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to frt subframe

nsr tyre has a cut reaching cords not in excess of requirements

rear calipers sliders worn...calipers still secure

rear section exhaust deteriorated and distorted through impact

rear tyres perishing and worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,564 miles

customer reported ABS light on....OK at time of inspection?

general condtion of exhaust very poor. recommend renewal

inner faces of front discs pitted

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

customer reported ABS light on....OK at time of inspection?

general condtion of exhaust very poor. recommend renewal

inner faces of front discs pitted

rear springs rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged behind interior mirror

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,836 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm legal limit

windscreen damaged behind interior mirror

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,367 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,367 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,732 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,484 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

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YL05 KRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL05 KRK, 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 YL05 KRK registered?

YL05 KRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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