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KF53 VWO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 VWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp beam images weak

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 13 Sep 2023 92,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp beam images weak

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,785 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,297 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are cracking around the outer sidewalls and slightly in the tread, especially the rears.

nearside front brake warning wire broken

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms back and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are cracking slightly around the outer sidewalls

nearside front brake warning wire broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger not in rubber

damp on oil cooler pipes

front exhaust flange has 1 bolt missing

handbrake lever high travel

n/s/r shocker nut not secured type, informed by customer that thread lock was used

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear suspension does not have locking devices

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexis damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear suspension does not have locking devices

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexis damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,073 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,645 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,946 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 37,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KF53 VWO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KF53 VWO, 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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KF53 VWO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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