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GD53 FLL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,595 mi
Last recorded44,595 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 FLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,178 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 43,178 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 37,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,225 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Jun 2016 35,225 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 May 2015 33,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 33,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 32,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,123 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 31,123 miles

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

rear exhaust box rubbers starting to split.

Pass 4 May 2012 24,216 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn grinding noise from front brakes due to lip on brake discs

rear pads 75% WORN

Pass 9 May 2011 18,157 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 18,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,680 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,610 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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GD53 FLL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GD53 FLL, 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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GD53 FLL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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