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FB04 UKA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 UKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 111,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 111,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 102,976 miles

rear exhuast rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 102,976 miles

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

rear exhuast rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,204 miles

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

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

exhuast rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

exhuast rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

center exhaust mounting broken

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs pitted

front exhaust flexi detiorated

offside rear brake discs back plate fouling brake disc

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2012 85,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

center exhaust mounting broken

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs pitted

front exhaust flexi detiorated

offside rear brake discs back plate fouling brake disc

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake cable mounting broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake cable mounting broken.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 30,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007

slight damage onnear side door mirror

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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FB04 UKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FB04 UKA, 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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FB04 UKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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