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CN53 OUU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 OUU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 171,250 miles

EML displayed

Offside Front external door handle damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both floorpans corroded in unprescribed areas

Fail 29 May 2018 171,250 miles

EML displayed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front external door handle damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear both floorpans corroded in unprescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2017 165,670 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 165,666 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML displayed

Front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear catalyst insecure,noisy

Pass 18 May 2016 159,488 miles

EML displayed

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 159,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

EML displayed

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 152,454 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre valve perrished

Pass 20 May 2014 146,570 miles

EML displayed

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil present around gearbox

some corrosion present in exhust system and rear heatshield insecure

Fail 19 May 2014 146,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML displayed

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

offside rear brake binding

oil present around gearbox

some corrosion present in exhust system and rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 May 2013 132,596 miles

rear exhaust very rusty.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 132,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake cables very rusty.

rear exhaust very rusty.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 116,328 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 116,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 105,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front discs corroed

Fail 23 May 2011 105,968 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside front discs corroed

Pass 27 May 2010 94,913 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 94,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r sidelight slightly dimming when indicating

rear exhaust cracked+badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 82,851 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R H BRAKE CABLE INSECURE.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,877 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CN53 OUU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CN53 OUU, 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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CN53 OUU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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