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EF04 KAE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 79,847 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,162 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 48,152 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 45,033 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly detiorated

Fail 22 May 2015 42,419 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 42,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers starting to split

Pass 24 May 2013 35,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,034 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 26,193 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly detiorated

Pass 17 May 2010 22,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in nearside rear tyre but not showing cord

rear exhaust rub ber mountings slight deterioration

Pass 19 May 2008 16,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,721 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 KAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KAE, 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 KAE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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