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KX04 XMZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,557 mi
Last recorded119,557 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 XMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,557 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box slighlty corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,766 miles

Front subframe corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,646 miles

Front Front sub frame has corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 111,631 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Top wishbone outer ball joint. (2.5.B.2a)

Front Front sub frame has corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,522 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,711 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,386 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,327 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,046 miles

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

various discs slightly poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2010 66,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

various discs slightly poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,432 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread getting low-2mm

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,962 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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KX04 XMZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KX04 XMZ, 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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KX04 XMZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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