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FH04 AVK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,452 mi
Last recorded130,452 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 AVK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded - very nearly full length?? (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area's - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded - heavily corroded in places

Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,014 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 122,094 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 122,094 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 122,074 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Just within emmissions limits du to exhaust leak

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (brake pipe security) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 99,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust rear section securing rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,651 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 31 May 2013 90,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 90,356 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 81,811 miles

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 21 May 2012 81,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 May 2011 70,431 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2011 70,429 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2010 61,546 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 61,546 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 49,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,864 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 32,248 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & just in legal limits

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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FH04 AVK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH04 AVK, 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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FH04 AVK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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