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YK04 RDC

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 RDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 123,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has hanger corroded and separated from system also has rubber hangers deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 123,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has hanger corroded and separated from system also has rubber hangers deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 118,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body rust

both handbrake outer case split

brake fluid half down

floor os sill rust

front plate damaged

front tyres worn on edge

nsf side light lower ouput#

nsr tyre uneven wear

os image just nok

os repeater fitment

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,459 miles

Exhaust centre heat shield is insecure.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,413 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,149 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber mountings splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,768 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 55,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

body repair to offside rear.

dent in boot lid.

nearside front airbag switched off and warning light illuminated.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,885 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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YK04 RDC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YK04 RDC, 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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YK04 RDC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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