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AX53 KSU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,415 miles

Middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Unable to test rear seat belts, objects obstructing access

Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Fail 20 Jan 2020 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,784 miles

Nearside Rear Cannot test rear seatbelts due to obstruction of objects.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2019 128,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cannot test rear seatbelts due to obstruction of objects.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,521 miles

Nearside Front Airbag cover insecure (in dash)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Cannot test rear seatbelts due to obstructing objects

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 120,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Airbag cover insecure (in dash)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Cannot test rear seatbelts due to obstructing objects

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,825 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn feathered on inner edge of tread.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 94,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking. (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre is worn feathered on inner edge of tread.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,209 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,207 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)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,564 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)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,643 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 19,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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