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PJ04 HKX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,575 mi
Last recorded108,575 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,575 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,575 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,336 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust back box rusty

Front subframe is corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,336 miles

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust back box rusty

Front subframe is corroded

Offside rear brake caliper siezed on

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

oil leaking every where underneath

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking every where underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,730 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust rubbers badly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,899 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake discs very corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,198 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,853 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,718 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)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,025 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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PJ04 HKX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ04 HKX, 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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PJ04 HKX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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