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AV04 KGZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 112,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,743 miles

Floor pan corroded, both sides

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,534 miles

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

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,534 miles

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres edgeware and perished 2013

both rear tyres perished 2013

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box rubber split but system still adequetly supported

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,170 miles

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

n/s/r-brake sticky

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,170 miles

n/s/r-brake sticky

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,333 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded slightly

o/s/r handbrake cable gaiter split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,488 miles

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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AV04 KGZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV04 KGZ, 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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AV04 KGZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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