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KE53 WDN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 WDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 127,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 127,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 121,040 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 121,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe is cut (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 115,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes all round corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2013 98,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 4 May 2012 91,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,151 miles

small exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,881 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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KE53 WDN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KE53 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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