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WM53 HWK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 63,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deterioated but still in working order

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,036 miles

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

offside washer jet req adjusted

wiperblades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,259 miles

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,696 miles

front wipers leave slight streaks

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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WM53 HWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM53 HWK, 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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WM53 HWK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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