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BF06 DFL

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DFL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,477 miles

exhaust heat shield inscure

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,477 miles

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

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,050 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,150 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 35,941 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,214 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,210 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DFL is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFL, 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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What year was BF06 DFL registered?

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

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