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MA04 KWM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,768 mi
Last recorded110,768 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 KWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded and holed

Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake heat shield corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake heat shield corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear floor pan corroded and holed

Offside center inner side of sill corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 110,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported six exhaust rubber mounts have broke (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded and holed

Nearside Rear rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake heat shield corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear brake heat shield corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear floor pan corroded and holed

Offside center inner side of sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan box section holed corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded holed

Offside Rear floor pan corroded holed

Offside center inner sill corroded

Rear silencer corroded

off side front and rear brake heat shields corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan box section holed corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded holed

Offside Rear floor pan corroded holed

Offside center inner sill corroded

Rear silencer corroded

off side front and rear brake heat shields corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,691 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

numerous areas of corrosion to the underside inc'-body sills and floor near seat mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported most mounts broken or deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

numerous areas of corrosion to the underside inc'-body sills and floor near seat mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,879 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,879 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,587 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,078 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,643 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,954 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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MA04 KWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA04 KWM, 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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MA04 KWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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