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BV54 LAA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,289 mi
Last recorded53,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,289 miles

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

exhaust is starting to rust & get thin

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust is starting to get rusted & thin + mountings

off side rear back plate / heat shield is rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame is starting to rust on near side

off side rear back plate is rusted

rear exhaust box is rusted & thin

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,654 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front sub frame is starting to rust on near side

off side rear back plate is rusted

rear exhaust box is rusted & thin

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,243 miles

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

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

off side rear brake has some binding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,415 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,561 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 25,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,553 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 LAA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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