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GK54 ODW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 ODW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,492 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2019 114,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,368 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing

both front ty-rod end ball joints slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2015 102,368 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt holed (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing

both front ty-rod end ball joints slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,253 miles

Exhaust mountings broken, however still supported at time of test

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,253 miles

Exhaust mountings broken, however still supported at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,197 miles

Centre exhaust mouting missing, however system still supported at time of test.

Oil leak

Oil level on min

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise clutch anti-slip rubber missing from pedal

advise front and rear brake disc,s worn

advise hand brake operation stiff poss n/s/r caliper fault

advise rear exhaust box outter skin adrift

Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,685 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

advise clutch anti-slip rubber missing from pedal

advise front and rear brake disc,s worn

advise hand brake operation stiff poss n/s/r caliper fault

advise rear brakes very noisy on test

advise rear exhaust box outter skin adrift

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,090 miles

exhaust blow

signs of corrosion to exhaust

split to n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 15 Dec 2010 59,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/r tyre on outer wall

exhaust blow

signs of corrosion to exhaust

split to n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,248 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,622 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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GK54 ODW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK54 ODW, 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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GK54 ODW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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