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OV04 VKA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2017 83,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Central exhaust hanger broken away due to corrosion but system still supported

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

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2017 83,180 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Central exhaust hanger broken away due to corrosion but system still supported

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 74,241 miles

Centre exhaust hanger

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,503 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 69,517 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,668 miles

nearside front brake warning wire slightly loose

nearside rear brake slight binding

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear antiroll bar surface rusting

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,119 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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OV04 VKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV04 VKA, 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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OV04 VKA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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