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SO53 CVX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,473 mi
Last recorded201,473 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 CVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 201,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 180,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 162,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 162,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 151,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 138,848 miles

both front lower swivels warn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 124,717 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 106,524 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 106,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,252 miles

Advise replacement of all tyres.

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

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,770 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all exhaust rubbers perished.

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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SO53 CVX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO53 CVX, 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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What year was SO53 CVX registered?

SO53 CVX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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