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FB04 UKP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,833 mi
Last recorded105,833 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,833 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 95,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,407 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,397 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor both sides (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,785 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 77,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,536 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 65,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,127 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,083 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 28 May 2008 26,643 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 26,643 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight play in nearside top arm ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,649 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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FB04 UKP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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