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MM53 CAO

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Jan 2018 109,424 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,240 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

possible fuel filter leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,290 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 101,233 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner side

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

advise all exhaust rubbers are broken but exhaust system is still supported

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2015 101,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner side

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

advise all exhaust rubbers are broken but exhaust system is still supported

advise oil leak from engine

advise slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,860 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated but exhaust system not insecure

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on the outter edge and inner edge near the legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre outter edge worn

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,860 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated but exhaust system not insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on the outter edge and inner edge near the legal limit

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre outter edge worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,709 miles

Nearside front cv boot has grease around it but cant see a split in the boot

Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front cv boot has grease around it but cant see a split in the boot

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,965 miles

glow plug error on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,372 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,928 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,435 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust rubber mounts cracking

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,610 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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MM53 CAO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MM53 CAO, 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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MM53 CAO is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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