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DA54 XUX

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,501 mi
Last recorded81,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 XUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,501 miles

Both rear suspension upper mounts worn

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Upper arm slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,501 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear suspension upper mounts worn

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Upper arm slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,392 miles

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

floors corroded

oil leak

timing belt due

Fail 16 Jan 2018 79,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

floors corroded

oil leak

timing belt due

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 77,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box, from where pipe connects to box (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

oil leak (rocker cover gasket)

slight movement in offside and nearside rear strut top mounts when suspension suspended

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box, from where pipe connects to box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed outer door handle seized (6.2.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

oil leak (rocker cover gasket)

slight movement in offside and nearside rear strut top mounts when suspension suspended

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear strut top mount

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,199 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear strut top mount

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,549 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside front check strap pin worn and noisey

parking brake lever tight to operate

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,680 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front brake pads 60% worn

h/ brake stiff

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,128 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight coolant/oil haze on engine

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,795 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,020 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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DA54 XUX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA54 XUX, 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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DA54 XUX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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