MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front subframe corroded
n/s/r brake disc corroded
n/s/r brake grabbing
various metal brake pipes corroded
various underside corrosion
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
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
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
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
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
slight clunk type noise from front suspension area
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
light switch faulty
light switch faulty
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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.
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BL04 YVY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 June 2004.
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