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SM04 MPF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,315 mi
Last recorded59,315 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 MPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose

Nearside Front Upper slight play at top suspension arm

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cables (3.5.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine noisey

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose

Nearside Front Upper slight play at top suspension arm

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cables (3.5.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

engine noisey

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,423 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,103 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,145 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,737 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,218 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 11,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is a directional tyre all others are not . †rear exhaust hanger rubbers 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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SM04 MPF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM04 MPF, 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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SM04 MPF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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