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SH04 KXB

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,826 mi
Last recorded68,826 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,725 miles

Exhaust corroded & R hangers in poor condition

F & R Subframes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S/F Wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,164 miles

other parts of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight pitting rear discs

slight wear in lower suspension arms

Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,164 miles

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)

other parts of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

radiator leaking (req)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight pitting rear discs

slight wear in lower suspension arms

spare flat

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,625 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

slight wear in other suspension

some exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,943 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight wear in front lower arms

slight wear in n/s/f tor arm

spare pressure low?

Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

maybe slight dampness on n/s/r shock

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight wear in front lower arms

slight wear in n/s/f tor arm

spare pressure low?

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,981 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,541 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 15,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 KXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver 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 SH04 KXB, 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 KXB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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