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BK06 AKX

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,920 mi
Last recorded81,920 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 AKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,920 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,426 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber broken

Drivers seat doesn't tilt

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,760 miles

Drivers seat does'nt tilt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,754 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt

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

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

o/s/f and rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,526 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,525 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 71,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

off side front fog light not working

Pass 20 May 2013 61,859 miles

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

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

off side front fog light not working

Fail 17 May 2013 61,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

off side front fog light not working

Pass 4 May 2012 53,776 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, keep check on wear, limit 1.6mm.

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

Oil level slight low, recommend attention/keep check on.

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 18 May 2011 44,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,766 miles

Front brake discs worn, brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Oil leakage on gearbox, investigate.

Rear brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Pass 16 May 2009 26,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK06 AKX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BK06 AKX, 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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BK06 AKX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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