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OY04 SZG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 SZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 114,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 101,372 miles

Offside Rear low effort handbrake

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,546 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,546 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 91,215 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 81,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,992 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,117 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,168 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,731 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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OY04 SZG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY04 SZG, 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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OY04 SZG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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