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RO04 KTE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 KTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 101,199 miles

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front and rear suspension components have some surface corrosion in places

slight oil dampness under engine area

some surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 6 May 2021 100,786 miles

Nearside Rear park brake may benefit from some adjustment as performance slightly lower

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded and may need attention soon

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

clutch pedal rubber is missing

some items on dashboard but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

some oil staining under gearbox area

some surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

some surface corrosion to underbody in places

very early signs of a possible coolant leak from radiator

Pass 6 Apr 2020 100,115 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber is missing

some items on dashboard but not affecting drivers view of the road

some surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber is missing

light surface corrosion to underbody in places

some items removed from windscreen / dashboard prior to test

windscreen washer bottle cap is missing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

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

Rear exhaust box heatshield is in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box heatshield is in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front offside upper suspension arm inner bushes slight play

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

rear offside sill coroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,963 miles

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

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,027 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os/f tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,058 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,823 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,521 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edge and tyres starting to split

Pass 13 May 2011 55,385 miles

both rear tyres split and pearished

Pass 14 May 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,570 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 28 Apr 2008 39,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2007 31,966 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 31,966 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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RO04 KTE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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