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FH04 KWR

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 KWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,427 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage.

both front brake discs corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated,also 1 of 3 middle support brackets corroded off.

fuel tank stained,but no leak found.

handbrake lever has slight sideward movement.

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

wiper arc scratchs at ends off zone A.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,885 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage.

both front brake discs corroded.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated,also 1 of 3 middle support brackets corroded off.

fuel tank stained,but no leak found.

handbrake lever has slight sideward movement.

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

wiper arc scratchs at ends off zone A.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake steering and suspension components corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,053 miles

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

center exhaust has broken bracket but exhaust still secure

nearside headlamp has slight condensation

rear silencer heatshield loose

rear silencer split and corroded but not leaking

scratch to offside windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2012 54,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

center exhaust has broken bracket but exhaust still secure

nearside headlamp has slight condensation

rear silencer heatshield loose

rear silencer split and corroded but not leaking

scratch to offside windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,040 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2011 47,031 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,241 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,329 miles

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,482 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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FH04 KWR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FH04 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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