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FP04 SNU

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 SNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 75,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,013 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 70,465 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 May 2024 70,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,723 miles

All coil springs corroded

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside Rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,072 miles

All coil springs corroded

Central Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside Rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2021 64,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 60,078 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame and both suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear/centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 57,418 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 55,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,180 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,122 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 39,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 29,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake support straps are perished.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,238 miles

handbrake support straps are perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,494 miles

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)

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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FP04 SNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FP04 SNU, 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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FP04 SNU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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