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RX04 KOW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 KOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 41,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,504 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,245 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 36,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 36,687 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,633 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 31,632 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine under tray insecured

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,395 miles

Both front C/V boots soft

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,394 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front C/V boots soft

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,344 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,400 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 KOW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KOW, 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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What year was RX04 KOW registered?

RX04 KOW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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