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FP54 UPG

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 UPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,052 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,046 miles

Both rear susspension arms inner bushes detaching,

Exhauts maninfold blow from cold,

Offside rear handbrake caliper lever not returning to its stop,

Play in nearside front lower ball joint,

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition,

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear susspension arms inner bushes detaching,

Engine oil level low,

Exhauts maninfold blow from cold,

Offside rear handbrake caliper lever not returning to its stop,

Play in nearside front lower ball joint,

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition,

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,716 miles

exhaust system poor

front brake disks poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre damaged and close to legal limit

o/s/r alloy damaged

oil level on minimum

oil staining on gearbox

play in o/s/f upper suspension arm

rear tyres worn on inner edges

stonechips in screen

underbody corrossion

Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system poor

front brake disks poor

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre damaged and close to legal limit

o/s/r alloy damaged

oil level on minimum

oil staining on gearbox

play in o/s/f upper suspension arm

rear tyres worn on inner edges

stonechips in screen

underbody corrossion

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,529 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not going back to stop

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

rear silencer outter skin corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not going back to stop

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

rear silencer outter skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,568 miles

advise rear exhaust box condition

advise tracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,480 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 41,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,632 miles

Battery insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,794 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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

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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FP54 UPG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FP54 UPG, 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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FP54 UPG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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