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AX53 KSO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

191,855 mi
Last recorded191,855 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 191,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both lower link arms bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 191,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened both lower link arms bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 183,006 miles

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE REAR ARM BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH NEARSIDE REAR ARM BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 175,062 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 175,061 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 27 Feb 2017 166,265 miles

front brake discs rusty /

Fail 16 Feb 2017 165,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassiss (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs rusty /

Pass 15 Feb 2016 155,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 155,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 145,677 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,630 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,108 miles

Both front windscreen wipers worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust centre support bracket rusted away from the pipe

Exhaust systen rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Rear number plate degrading

Slight lift/play in both rear suspension leg top mounting points

Spight play in both front upper suspension arm mounting bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2013 121,108 miles

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

Both front windscreen wipers worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust centre support bracket rusted away from the pipe

Exhaust systen rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limits on the inner sahoulder

Rear number plate degrading

Slight lift/play in both rear suspension leg top mounting points

Spight play in both front upper suspension arm mounting bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil pressure low light on

Fail 28 Feb 2011 98,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil pressure warning

Fail 18 Feb 2010 85,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil pressure warning

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,588 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pipe catch plate missing of engine

o/s/f wiper blade worn

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 KSO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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