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KE53 HYX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,523 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,522 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside hand brake cable stiff

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (marked) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake pad calliper anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion and damage to sills

front inner chassis legs damaged

general corrosion to floor pan

high run out on front discs

slight play in os steering arm

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,883 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear lower rearmost suspension arms outer bushes some deteriation

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

offside rear caliper park brake lever not fully returning

security of nearside number plate light could be improved on.

some deteriation to rear exhaust box

some wear in nearside front lower ball joint

some wear in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2015 72,883 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear lower rearmost suspension arms outer bushes some deteriation

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

offside rear caliper park brake lever not fully returning

security of nearside number plate light could be improved on.

some deteriation to rear exhaust box

some wear in nearside front lower ball joint

some wear in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,736 miles

front pads 75 percent wear

o/s/r park and foot brake eff slightly low

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,508 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Slight play in nearside rear top suspension mount.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Slight play in nearside rear top suspension mount.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cable brackets broken but not insercure

near side brake pad warning light wire broken

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

slight damage to near side outer sill front lip

under side covers damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cable brackets broken but not insercure

near side brake pad warning light wire broken

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

slight damage to near side outer sill front lip

under side covers damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre will not open from the inside

Fail 22 Oct 2011 50,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre will not open from the inside

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,378 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,487 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE Front brake pads are wearing low

ADVISE Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nsf wheel has kurb damage

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,707 miles

both front brake pads are close to the 1.5mm legal limit

exhaust system is slightly rusty

rear exhaust rubber mountings are perished

undulation on both front brake disc faces

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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KE53 HYX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KE53 HYX, 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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KE53 HYX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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