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BF06 DFK

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 125,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 106,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective split but supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 106,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective split but supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,934 miles

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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS IN POOR CONDTION

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,893 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,827 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Strong advise nsr tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm

bottom intercooler pipe looks to be chafing

chip in screen

front number plate damaged

handbrake only just met limit

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,251 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,689 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,517 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken and insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,068 miles

nearside front brake pad wear indicator cable broken and hanging

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF06 DFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 66,331 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 BF06 DFK, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF06 DFK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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