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CE54 LKK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 LKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 95,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 88,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back box outer layer corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,259 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 85,259 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle support beam bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,318 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,365 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 24,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s repeater lamp damaged.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,958 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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CE54 LKK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE54 LKK, 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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CE54 LKK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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