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VK04 FSF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 82,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy all (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 82,947 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy all (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust box flaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,085 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,492 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 55,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,537 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,537 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,466 miles

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

o/s wiper linkage broken

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,489 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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VK04 FSF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK04 FSF, 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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VK04 FSF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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