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GN04 WUV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 WUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 52,927 miles

Front flexi pipe worn

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [top arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front flexi pipe worn

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

interior mirror insecure

slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Feb 2025 44,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking h/p pipe pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre rear view mirror missing

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2024 42,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

horn is temperamental

Fail 19 Dec 2023 42,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush worn with slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,269 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 38,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 38,006 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 38,006 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 33,355 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,199 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013 28,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,825 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre developing cracks

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,987 miles

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

Offside front tyre developing cracks

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,088 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,088 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,687 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,176 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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GN04 WUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GN04 WUV, 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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GN04 WUV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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