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MW04 VWK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 VWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 118,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin missing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,940 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe has slight misting at inner wing bracket

both front tyres close to 1.6mm and cracked/perished.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

slight exhaust blow front flexi,.

vehicle under side various brake pipes and suspension components signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,720 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing. (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing bumper reflector missing. (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking o/s of engine. (2.3.3b)

both front tyres close to 1.6mm and cracked/perished.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

slight exhaust blow front flexi,.

vehicle under side various brake pipes and suspension components signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,256 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing.

front exhaust rubber missing.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section..within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust hanger missing.

front exhaust rubber missing.

rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,102 miles

Exhaust system going rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

One LED is not working in the high level brake light.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,102 miles

Exhaust system going rusty.

One LED is not working in the high level brake light.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 69,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,207 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,083 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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MW04 VWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW04 VWK, 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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MW04 VWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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