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LT04 UDW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 UDW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,973 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear towing eye area heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear towing eye area heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,070 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly leaking & rear exhaust box & mounts corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear low & wearing on inner edges

Signs of a slight oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills & floor pan areas.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low & nail in n/s rear.

Front exhaust flexi slightly leaking & rear exhaust box & mounts corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sighs of slight oil leak.

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills & floor pan areas.

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2017 116,178 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing full inspection of seat belt

Exhaust system corroded & centre exhaust bracket broken

Minor exhaust blow

Fail 7 Mar 2017 116,176 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing full inspection of seat belt

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing full inspection of seat belt

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded & centre exhaust bracket broken

Minor exhaust blow

Nail offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,675 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken & rear exhaust box corroded

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing full inspection of seat belt

Coolant level low & signs of a leak

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Handbrake cables corroded

Minor exhaust blow

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Slight bind to offside rear brakes

Slight gear oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 105,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant level low & signs of a leak

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Handbrake cables corroded

Minor exhaust blow

Centre exhaust bracket broken & rear exhaust box corroded

Child seat fitted nearside rear, preventing full inspection of seat belt

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Slight bind to offside rear brakes

Slight gear oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,547 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front tyres perished

Front wiper blades split

Minor exhaust blow

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Signs of a coolant leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,547 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front tyres perished

Front wiper blades split

Minor exhaust blow

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,356 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,101 miles

non supportive exhaust bracket snapped

offside parking brake cable insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,147 miles

Exhaust catalist bracket broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,147 miles

Exhaust catalist bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,907 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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LT04 UDW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LT04 UDW, 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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LT04 UDW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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