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VK04 WLF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,607 mi
Last recorded136,607 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 WLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,607 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 136,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 128,958 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2013 111,698 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,857 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/f top arm pin/bushe worn close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,792 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,068 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,185 miles

cuts to offside rear inner tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach or expose the ply or cords

engine management light on, on dash

fuel leak on engine

minor oil leak on engine

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cuts to offside rear inner tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach or expose the ply or cords

engine management light on, on dash

fuel leak on engine

minor oil leak on engine

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 58,919 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 WLF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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