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FV54 DVM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

149,572 mi
Last recorded149,572 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 149,572 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 149,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 145,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage n/s of vehicle near steering rack recommend attention soon (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor areas (5.2.6)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated, Front exhaust rubber mount missing

both rear tyres worn on outer tread areas

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 145,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil benefit of doubt given recommend attention soon (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage n/s of vehicle near steering rack recommend attention soon (2.3.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor areas (5.2.6)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated, Front exhaust rubber mount missing

both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread areas, both rear tyres worn on outer tread areas

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,129 miles

Floor areas corroded

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Two central exhaust rubbers broken

Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Floor areas corroded

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Two central exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,841 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 121,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

handbrake cable unclipped

Pass 14 Nov 2013 108,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 108,376 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,551 miles

nearside rear door handle sticky

Fail 14 Nov 2012 94,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear door handle sticky

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,587 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE OUTER HANDRAKE CABLES COVERING SPLIT

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,587 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE OUTER HANDRAKE CABLES COVERING SPLIT

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 39,700 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,500 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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FV54 DVM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FV54 DVM, 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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FV54 DVM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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