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SE53 KPP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,959 mi
Last recorded133,959 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 KPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

play in inner rack joint

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r sill/arch damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2015 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r sill/arch damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,938 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,362 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,807 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,807 miles

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

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

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

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

undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 57,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,648 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r rear track arms outer bushes split

o/s door checkstrap noisy

o/s/r lower hub bush split

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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SE53 KPP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE53 KPP, 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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SE53 KPP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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