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GK54 ODY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 ODY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 139,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 130,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,604 miles

engine emits black smoke

engine light on

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel spare wheel carrier (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel spare wheel carrier (6.1.B.2)

engine emits black smoke

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,874 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine slight smoke

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,910 miles

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

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

engine slight smoke

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,660 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 108,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 103,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,556 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,403 miles

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,132 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 ODY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK54 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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