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KX05 VMA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 VMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 91,391 miles

Front steering/suspension knocking

The exhaust is very deteriorated

The front floor/chassis and front inner wings are corroded

The front subframe is very corroded.

The rear subframe, rear floor pans, rear inner wings and n/s/r sill are all quite badly corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 90,481 miles

Both subframes and mounting areas are quite badly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The floor pans, sills, inner sills and inner wings are all corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 90,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Both subframes and mounting areas are quite badly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

The floor pans, sills, inner sills and inner wings are all corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,180 miles

Front subframe, floor pans and inner wings all corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front subframe, floor pans and inner wings all corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,684 miles

all of the brake discs and pads are very deteriorated

the floor pans and inner wings are very corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,682 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all of the brake discs and pads are very deteriorated

the floor pans and inner wings are very corroded

the n/s wing mirror is broken off

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,752 miles

floor pans and inner wings weak with corrosion

the front brakes are very deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr and osr tyres out of shape

osf bonnet strut broken

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr and osr tyres out of shape

osf bonnet strut broken

small tear nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,198 miles

o/s bonnet stay broken

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

the front brakes are out of balance

the rear tyres are out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 26 May 2010 53,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 41,254 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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KX05 VMA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc 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 KX05 VMA, 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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KX05 VMA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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