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LA54 WKD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,968 mi
Last recorded188,968 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 188,968 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 188,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 183,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 183,778 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 183,763 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn transfer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

child seat in rear

Pass 11 Nov 2017 173,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 173,984 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 164,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 164,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 155,789 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 155,789 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts worn very badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in both front upper suspensions

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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LA54 WKD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LA54 WKD, 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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LA54 WKD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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