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AV54 AYW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,172 mi
Last recorded107,172 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and also noisy rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cant be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust knocking rear

Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,777 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,122 miles

bothside front brake inner discs worn thin.

botside front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

radiator, offside lower poor condition,and seaping little.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,883 miles

both side front ;inner discs are getting very thin.

engine cooling level is belower minimum; at the espansion tank.

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,695 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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AV54 AYW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV54 AYW, 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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AV54 AYW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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