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BA04 UOD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body floor area around all suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Weld repairs heavily undersealed making it hard to inspect fully

Fail 7 Mar 2019 118,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread ... advice change . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body floor area around all suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.2.6)

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

Rear section of exhaust rubber mounts split and perished ... exhaust fully supported

coil springs corroded but complete

weld repairs and under side are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 3 Mar 2018 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (5.2.6)

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

Rear section of exhaust rubber mounts split and perished ... exhaust fully supported

coil springs corroded but complete

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,778 miles

front anti roll bar binding on ns hub assembly on full droop

Fail 11 May 2015 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front anti roll bar binding on ns hub assembly on full droop

Fail 10 May 2014 86,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 86,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,550 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,503 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,421 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,370 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,494 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 UOD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BA04 UOD, 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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BA04 UOD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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