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LW53 KYN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,622 mi
Last recorded73,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 KYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,565 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,162 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,162 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear shocks weak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear shocks weak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

n/s/r shock weak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 64,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r shock weak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyrew getting low on tread

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,779 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,279 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 40,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,161 miles

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

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

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

light scratching on windscreen offside front

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,161 miles

light scratching on windscreen offside front

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,229 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 19,229 miles

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

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

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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LW53 KYN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LW53 KYN, 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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LW53 KYN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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