MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bad oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
o/s/r tyre perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear exhaust mountings split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear exhaust mountings split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf and nsf top wish bone inner bushes worn
osf damper creaking
sump damaged and leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise rear discs slightly worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise rear discs slightly worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front inner wing splash gaurd missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front inner wing splash gaurd missing
N/s/r wheel arch liner worn from rubbing on tyre. †Slight leak present on underside of power steering rack.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
N/s/r wheel arch liner is loose and rubbing on tyre. †Slight leak present on underside of power steering rack.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD04 XMW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.
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 SD04 XMW, 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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SD04 XMW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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