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AX53 KPU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,939 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 May 2013 64,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak noted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on!

damage to offside outer sill

exhaust backbox poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,061 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,129 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,091 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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AX53 KPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AX53 KPU, 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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AX53 KPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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