CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL04 YVY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,735 mi
Last recorded142,735 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,735 miles

front subframe corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2021 142,733 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front subframe corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake grabbing

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 138,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 132,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 125,970 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 125,606 miles

Emissions not tested due to abnormal noise from engine area (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear floor pans starting to corrode

damp area on fuel tank, may be a sign that it leaks when filled

exhaust mountings are deteriorating

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

rear exhaust box is starting to corrode

recommend further investigation into front suspension & steering components

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,662 miles

Front passenger airbag cover loose

Front sub-frame corroding

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Rear floor pans starting to corrode

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in front upper suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,555 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front

Front sub-frame corroding

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front outer track rod end

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,555 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside front

Front sub-frame corroding

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in offside front outer track rod end

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,416 miles

damp area around fuel tank

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

glow plug error light on

light switch is starting to deteriorate

recommend further investigation into front suspension & steering components

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link and possible mounting bushes

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in offside front upper suspension bushes

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,413 miles

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

glow plug error lamp on

rear exhaust box outer skin is starting to corrode

slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting (D) bushes

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm, rear bush

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,139 miles

slight clunk type noise from front suspension area

Fail 16 Jul 2012 96,139 miles

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

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

slight clunk type noise from front suspension area

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Glow plug error warning on

Offside front tyre getting low on inner egde

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,386 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Glow plug error warning on

Offside front tyre getting low on inner egde

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,497 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre on about 2mm

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar mounting (D) bush

very slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

light switch faulty

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,006 miles

light switch faulty

Pass 19 Jul 2008 75,229 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,351 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL04 YVY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL04 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL04 YVY?

You can check the full history of BL04 YVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL04 YVY registered?

BL04 YVY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is BL04 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 YVY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL04 YVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL04 YVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.