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EF04 HKW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 HKW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside dash airbag cover insecure

Nearside headlight adjuster loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

both front wiperblades split

nearside handbrake cable hanger insecure

oil low

Fail 14 Apr 2017 84,839 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below min requirement (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside dash airbag cover insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

both front wiperblades split

nearside handbrake cable hanger insecure

oil low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,949 miles

exhaust poor conditionrear box corroson slight blow front flexy

Fail 13 Apr 2016 77,929 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust poor conditionrear box corroson slight blow front flexy

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,008 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,068 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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EF04 HKW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF04 HKW, 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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EF04 HKW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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