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CE54 VXU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,158 mi
Last recorded104,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,364 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe . (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken .

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,012 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 72,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Backbox exhaust section deteriorating

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,501 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner wheel arch plastic guard damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,501 miles

Backbox exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front inner wheel arch plastic guard damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2012 65,696 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2012 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2011 62,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,654 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s front tyre has small cuts to cord

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,822 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,822 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,158 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 VXU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VXU, 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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What year was CE54 VXU registered?

CE54 VXU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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