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RX53 GKF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 GKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,656 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,682 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear eahaust outer skin coroded in excess

Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,682 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Rear eahaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,265 miles

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad adrift

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad adrift

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded in excess

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,722 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch poedal rubber adrift.

offside rear handbrake cable rear support mount broken away cable still secure.

rear brake pads 65=70% worn. front brake pads 60-65% worn.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away.

rear exhaust rubber offside cracked allround.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch poedal rubber adrift.

offside rear handbrake cable rear support mount broken away cable still secure.

rear brake pads 65=70% worn. front brake pads 60-65% worn.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away.

rear exhaust rubber offside cracked allround.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,589 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,589 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,665 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,112 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RX53 GKF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX53 GKF, 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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RX53 GKF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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