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KS53 YTX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,803 mi
Last recorded136,803 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,803 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

diesel filter appears to have slight diesel around

lower intercooler hose appears to be rubbing gearbox bolt (wearing thin)

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure most rubbers split ( x5) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear bush bolt missing (dangerous) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc very red (been hot) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

diesel filter appears to have slight diesel around

lower intercooler hose appears to be rubbing gearbox bolt (wearing thin)

Pass 24 Jan 2019 129,852 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers split or perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 129,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel filter fuel running all down engine and onto road (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers split or perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,789 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,328 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,238 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,077 miles

some dampness at offside of engine

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,077 miles

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

some dampness at offside of engine

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,265 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake and exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Rear pads getting low.

Screw in offside rear tyre tread.

Undertray adrift.

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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KS53 YTX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KS53 YTX, 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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KS53 YTX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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