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MK04 AZL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 AZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,997 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf top suspension arm has slight play in bush

Pass 22 May 2013 47,813 miles

flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 42,754 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,754 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,048 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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MK04 AZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK04 AZL, 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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MK04 AZL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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