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VA04 MKU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,283 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 56,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 50,537 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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VA04 MKU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VA04 MKU, 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 VA04 MKU registered?

VA04 MKU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 MKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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