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KT53 BVO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,170 mi
Last recorded165,170 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 BVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 165,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 152,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,966 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,750 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 126,737 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

engine oil leak

general corrosion to all underbody components

nearside front suspension arm bottom bush heavily perished / cracked

nearside front tyre worn uneven in inner tread edge

nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

nearside rear trailing arm front bushes heavily corroded /perished

offside front suspension arm bottom bush heavily perished / cracked

offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

offside rear trailing arm front bushes heavily corroded /perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 124,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,989 miles

Both inner sills and floor pans slight corrosion

Exhauts deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre bold inner edge

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

Slight corrosion front and rear upper suspension mount prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2013 121,989 miles

Both inner sills and floor pans slight corrosion

Exhauts deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre bold inner edge

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

Slight corrosion front and rear upper suspension mount prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake requires adjustment

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Floor pans slightly corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,810 miles

Both front chassia legs corroded

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

Front wipers torn and smearing screen

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake disc worn and pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front chassia legs corroded

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

Front wipers torn and smearing screen

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

front brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,079 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2009 76,550 miles

Minor dents in os outer sill. Exhaust corroded. Suspension bushes flexing under load. Brake hoses perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,353 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 65,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,262 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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KT53 BVO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KT53 BVO, 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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KT53 BVO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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