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GK53 GGY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,755 miles

Low engine oil pressure warning display on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre size 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 95,751 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre size 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,705 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 77,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n s front tyre inner edge wearing

o s rear tyre near twi

Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n s front tyre inner edge wearing

o s rear tyre near twi

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,747 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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GK53 GGY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GK53 GGY, 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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What year was GK53 GGY registered?

GK53 GGY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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