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VE53 DPX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 DPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,059 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine lihgt on

h/brake needs attension

rear axle tie bab bushes worn

Fail 28 Feb 2018 107,059 miles

Emissions not tested excesive smoke 9.9 (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine lihgt on

h/brake needs attension

rear axle tie bab bushes worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,155 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light alluminated.

o/s and n/s handbrake cables outer sleeve split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,700 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front b/discs very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 41,565 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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VE53 DPX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE53 DPX, 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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VE53 DPX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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