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MT04 AAK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,857 mi
Last recorded80,857 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 AAK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall cut

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracks

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracks

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

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

o engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 72,703 miles

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

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

o engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,823 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

coolant bottle empty

front & rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear rearmost bottom suspension arm distorted

no oil on dipstick

rear brake pads getting quite low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,009 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 64,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 58,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,991 miles

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)

front wipers leaving smears on screen

play in offside of steering rack

transmission oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers leaving smears on screen

nearside rear door not opening from inside or outside

offside & nearside outer handbrake cables split

play in offside of steering rack

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

all tyres cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inside eadge

rear exhaust moutings splitting

rear hand brake outer cables corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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MT04 AAK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MT04 AAK, 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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MT04 AAK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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