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LM53 AKP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,356 mi
Last recorded31,356 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 31,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,122 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,971 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,454 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 27,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,203 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,836 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,799 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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LM53 AKP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LM53 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 AKP registered?

LM53 AKP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LM53 AKP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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