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BL55 WZB

2006 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 14766,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 126,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 106,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 98,293 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 83,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,221 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,073 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front discs in poor condition

NS Front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise slight play in both front wheels

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,877 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 39,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,010 miles

advise n/s/r handbrake effort low 104 o/s/r effort 200

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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BL55 WZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL55 WZB, 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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BL55 WZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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