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WM53 RKZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,889 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (marked in chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and or under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

flexi exhaust deteriorated and support bracket / mounting broken

general underside of vehicle corroded and in a poor state

glow plug fault

nearside and offside front tires worn badly on inner edges second layer of rubber visible

offside front wiper arm mechanism has excessive play wiper arm fouling bonnet

rear exhaust box outer skins breaking apart and heavily deteriorated

sills damaged

unable to fully test wipers

water in diesel filter light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both pin holed weeping (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

damage and corrosion to sills

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis legs

glow plug fault ind. on

wipers juddering

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

registration plate delaminated both (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both pin holed weeping (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

damage and corrosion to sills

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

general corrosion to floor pan/chassis legs

glow plug fault ind. on

wipers juddering

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

exhaust slightly corroded

glow plug warning light displayed

Fail 15 Aug 2015 90,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

exhaust slightly corroded

glow plug warning light displayed

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre has small cut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,737 miles

Surface corrosion to floor.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 68,737 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to floor.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,503 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,907 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings poor condition

emitting smoke from dipstick tube also exhaust when started,requires attention. vehicle passed emissions test

Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust rubber mountings poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,880 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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WM53 RKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 WM53 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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