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KB53 KHG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,771 mi
Last recorded66,771 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 KHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,771 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,060 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,506 miles

Exhaust back box deterateing

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,080 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,060 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated at rear

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil stain on the offside rear shock absorber

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,409 miles

n/s/r o/s/r hand brake cables outer casing cracked / some movement to o/s/f top wish bone bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2010 44,406 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r hand brake cables outer casing cracked / some movement to o/s/f top wish bone bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,160 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE O/S/F STEERING RACKEND

THE PARKING BRAKE CABEL RUBBER MOUNTS ARE WORN

Fail 7 Feb 2008 27,160 miles

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE O/S/F STEERING RACKEND

THE PARKING BRAKE CABEL RUBBER MOUNTS ARE WORN

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 23,997 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)

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

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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KB53 KHG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KB53 KHG, 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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KB53 KHG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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