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NK04 XBA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,461 mi
Last recorded102,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 XBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,030 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 76,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,596 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 58,505 miles

nsr tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

osf tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 58,505 miles

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

nsr tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

osf tyre worn on the inside edge

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on dash

body work damage all round vehicle.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,065 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,701 miles

Airbag light on

N/S/F door handle snapped

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

N/S/F door handle snapped

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,579 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,434 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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NK04 XBA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NK04 XBA, 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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NK04 XBA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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