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RX04 KNF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 KNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 107,963 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 7 May 2013 107,963 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)

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 12 May 2012 101,762 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,328 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,432 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2011 87,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2010 74,170 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 62,160 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 62,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 50,411 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 22 Mar 2007 34,513 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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RX04 KNF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RX04 KNF, 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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RX04 KNF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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