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VO04 WTE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 WTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,063 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small split on offside front outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 74,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,270 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,270 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,828 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,608 miles

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 6 Sep 2010 27,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,379 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake cable outer casing cracked at caliper end

Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,379 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake cable outer casing cracked at caliper end

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,957 miles

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

inside rear view mirror fallen off

scratches in swept area of windscreen due to faulty wiper blade

Fail 12 Mar 2009 20,957 miles

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

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

inside rear view mirror fallen off

scratches in swept area of windscreen due to faulty wiper blade

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front tyre close to marker bars

STRONG ADVISE - Slight play in offside rear bottom arm bush

Slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,217 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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VO04 WTE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 VO04 WTE, 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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VO04 WTE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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