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SH04 KPN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,286 mi
Last recorded67,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,286 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,283 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,470 miles

rear tyres cracked

slight damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,271 miles

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 1 May 2010 39,096 miles

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

Both rear tyre rubber cracking not quite deep enough to reach cords but not far off

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OS washer jet not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 36,102 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AT DASH

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLITTING [5]TOTAL

N/S AND O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKING AT FORKS

O/S/F TOP WISHBONE ARM SHOWING PLAY

O/S/F WASHER SPRAYING OUT OF ALIGNMENT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT AT EXHAUST BOX

SCORES SHOWING ON FRONT WINDSCREEN AT OFF SIDE

Fail 2 May 2009 36,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AT DASH

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLITTING [5]TOTAL

N/S AND O/S/F LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES CRACKING AT FORKS

O/S/F TOP WISHBONE ARM SHOWING PLAY

O/S/F WASHER SPRAYING OUT OF ALIGNMENT

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT AT EXHAUST BOX

SCORES SHOWING ON FRONT WINDSCREEN AT OFF SIDE

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,494 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 30,474 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,037 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 20,037 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SH04 KPN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH04 KPN, 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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SH04 KPN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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