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GY04 BWA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,691 mi
Last recorded90,691 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 81,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but still readable

o/s/r tyre starting to loose shape

rear washer n/w

Pass 22 May 2012 72,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2012 72,266 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2010 50,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake cable support rubbers deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deterioted.

Fail 24 May 2010 50,209 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake cable support rubbers deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deterioted.

Pass 11 May 2009 37,639 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 37,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,888 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 31,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 25,889 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing badly on both inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,889 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing badly on both inner edges

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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GY04 BWA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY04 BWA, 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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GY04 BWA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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