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BF05 BWV

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,219 mi
Last recorded123,219 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 123,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 113,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 104,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BWV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol 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 BF05 BWV, 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 BWV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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