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KE53 WEH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 WEH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,518 miles

All discs poor / rusty

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

Suspension rubbers poor / poor

Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,955 miles

back box poor

discs poor rusty

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,189 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,014 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S rear parking cable split from clip

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,960 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S rear parking cable split from clip

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both sides front brake disc worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both sides front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,558 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,468 miles

em light on

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,895 miles

front discs 70% worn

front exhust braket fractured

n/s/r inner exhust mounting starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,310 miles

fluid leak power steering

front brake pads worn

n/s/wiper blade split

rear suspension arm bushes worn

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 WEH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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