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YF04 KHV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 KHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,086 miles

Both front fog lights do not work

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 122,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front fog lights do not work

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,803 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

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

N/S/R Handbrake cable outer case is broken,corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Fog light is not working

O/S/R Tyre is cracked and in very poor condition around the tread and side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,789 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

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

N/S/R Handbrake cable outer case is broken,corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Fog light is not working

O/S/R Tyre is cracked and in very poor condition around the tread and side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,671 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn down to the wear indicators

Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside rear tyre is worn down to the wear indicators

Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,069 miles

noise from engine bay

Fail 28 Dec 2007 44,069 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)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

noise from engine bay

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,802 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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YF04 KHV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF04 KHV, 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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YF04 KHV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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