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SH04 KUY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,144 mi
Last recorded55,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,144 miles

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

coolant leak

front brake discs pitted

gear oil leak

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer/pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak

front brake discs pitted

gear oil leak

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 51,758 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

gear oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

gear oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 48,968 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

rear anti-roll bar chaffing slightly on subframe

Fail 28 May 2014 48,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

rear anti-roll bar chaffing slightly on subframe

Pass 17 May 2013 45,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 38,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres scrubbed badly on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2010 33,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,198 miles

signs of a coolant leak from the radiator

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,835 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished in tread

rear wiper blade torn

signs of coolant leakage at radiator

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,853 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished in tread

engine oil level very low - topped up for emissions test

rear wiper blade torn

signs of coolant leakage at radiator

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,279 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,279 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,771 miles

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 KUY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue 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 SH04 KUY, 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 KUY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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