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AV54 VKZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,342 mi
Last recorded102,342 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2016 102,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Handbrake cables insecure

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,441 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,441 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,597 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,366 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 65,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

s.r.s light on becomes a testable item shortly

Pass 31 May 2012 65,398 miles

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

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

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

s.r.s light on becomes a testable item shortly

Pass 27 May 2011 58,425 miles

slighy play in steering rack offside

Fail 27 May 2011 58,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slighy play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,212 miles

advise the rear wiper blade is split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,460 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,567 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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AV54 VKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV54 VKZ, 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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AV54 VKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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