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FD04 MUV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 MUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 76,924 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED.

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - BORDERLINE PASS

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 2 May 2017 76,916 miles

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

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED.

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - BORDERLINE PASS

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,863 miles

Nearside nearside front tyre 2mm

centre exhaust mount broken off

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,820 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside nearside front tyre 2mm

centre exhaust mount broken off

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,382 miles

condition of nearside rear tyre borderline

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion under vehicle and on exhaust and suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,484 miles

condition of both rear tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,393 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,607 miles

baby seats fitted to rear unable to fully check belts

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion under vehicle

uneven wear on both rear tyres borderline

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,141 miles

both front discs worn

both front tyres worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,716 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 31,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,790 miles

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

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

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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FD04 MUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD04 MUV, 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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FD04 MUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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