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BA04 UNU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 56,694 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 56,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,130 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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BA04 UNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BA04 UNU, 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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What year was BA04 UNU registered?

BA04 UNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BA04 UNU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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