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DX04 FDK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are feathering on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are feathering on inner edge

exhaust mount broken at rear but system still supported

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,925 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished and n/s tyre slightly stepped on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,472 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,336 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,335 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,448 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 103,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight deterioration/cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,673 miles

battery insecure

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all four brake discs going rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,673 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all four brake discs going rusty

battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,880 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 68,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 57,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,651 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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DX04 FDK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX04 FDK, 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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DX04 FDK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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