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BF05 BWA

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,397 mi
Last recorded70,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping

Oil leak ()

tail gate catch requires attention

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,292 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside hand brake cable support broken

Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,410 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside hand brake cable support broken

Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,296 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor splits in offside front outer tyre wall

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2014 46,162 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor splits in offside front outer tyre wall

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,307 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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BF05 BWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF05 BWA, 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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BF05 BWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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