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HG04 FAK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,131 mi
Last recorded122,131 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

turbo pipe at front rubbing

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

turbo pipe at front rubbing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns mirror loose

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jul 2013 109,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns mirror loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Jul 2012 101,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,180 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,706 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,624 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,591 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 76,511 miles

chips in screen, front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,481 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen, near side front tyre is flat, front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,605 miles

centre exhaust rusty

child seat fitted to rear

eml light on

n/s/f tyre low

Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,605 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rusty

child seat fitted to rear

eml light on

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,217 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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HG04 FAK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HG04 FAK, 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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HG04 FAK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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