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BV54 KZP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 KZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,477 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,477 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,169 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R child seat fitted so seat belt not checked

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,169 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/R child seat fitted so seat belt not checked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,060 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIATING.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,060 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only CALIPER LEVER SEIZED CLOSED (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only CALIPER LEVER SEIZED CLOSED (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded back box

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,260 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both hand brake cabels outer sheaf broke

exhaust corroded back box

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,175 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 50,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,798 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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BV54 KZP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV54 KZP, 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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BV54 KZP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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