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FL04 KSJ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 KSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,740 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,999 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 115,999 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 108,029 miles

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

Off side rear sill corroeded but not holed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,029 miles

Off side rear sill corroeded but not holed

Fail 28 Mar 2013 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,709 miles

Corrosion at OSR outer sill.

Corrosion at floors,along centre tunnel.

Grease residue at OSF inner CV boot.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion at OSR outer sill.

Corrosion at floors,along centre tunnel.

Grease residue at OSF inner CV boot.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,840 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,719 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,643 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both handbrake outer cables broken

Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,453 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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FL04 KSJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FL04 KSJ, 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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FL04 KSJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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