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YX55 FFT

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper buches has slaitly play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play battom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,624 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 103,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear H/brake slightly low on performance

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,576 miles

engine management light on dash

rear tyres getting low

Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on dash

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2009 52,952 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 52,952 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)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

engine management light on

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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YX55 FFT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX55 FFT, 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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YX55 FFT is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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