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AO54 ZBX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage on inner wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,604 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam stuck on when indicators are on (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage on inner wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,264 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall deteriation

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall deteriation

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,082 miles

Nearside Front indicator water ingress

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,465 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,465 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake fluid level low

Coolant low

Pass Airbag light on (turned off)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,572 miles

o/s/f tyre ewaring unevenly on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre ewaring unevenly on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,838 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,838 miles

Coolant level low

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,414 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,147 miles

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

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

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

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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AO54 ZBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 AO54 ZBX, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO54 ZBX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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