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RO04 KPZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 KPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine has slight oil leak

n/s/f outer door handle damaged but still opens door

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer hanle his damaged but still opens door

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine has an oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,936 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 18%

Entire exhaust deteriorated

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Entire exhaust deteriorated

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,577 miles

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

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 60,359 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,372 miles

Cam belt cover missing,belt is totally exposed serious engine damage is likely !!!

Oil present on & around power steering pipe & rack,it is not visibly leaking at this time.

Rubber supports for the park brake cable are perished but secure at this time

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,186 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)

cam belt cover missing

loose wires in engine area and supporting mounts not bolted to vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres 3mm.

both front tyres worn on edgers.

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall.

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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RO04 KPZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RO04 KPZ, 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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RO04 KPZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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