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FA04 GKP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 GKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,837 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 102,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,087 miles

front screen washers weak

offside rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,859 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,641 miles

signs of corrosion on exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

pas pipes damp

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,995 miles

exhaust corroded

h/brake cables not fully returning

pas pump damp

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/r inner wing cover rubbing lightly on tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,561 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/r inner wing cover rubbing lightly on tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,432 miles

Offside 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)

parking brake cable deteriorated o/s

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,922 miles

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

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

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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FA04 GKP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FA04 GKP, 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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FA04 GKP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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