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BA04 UOL

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 127,044 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,559 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 125,559 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,169 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 123,331 miles

Front advaced corrossion on front subframe

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front advaced corrossion on front subframe

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 122,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 120,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,102 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,344 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,566 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 106,360 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,173 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,048 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,572 miles

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

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

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 UOL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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