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GU54 PDK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 PDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2017 95,962 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

surface corrosion all around vehicle and front sub-frame

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front subframe rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,199 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,590 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,397 miles

Both rear floorpans and the front subframe are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,516 miles

both floors corroded

both rear handbrake cable outer casings rusty and hand brake levers not returning to stops

Fail 4 Sep 2013 88,516 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both floors corroded

both rear handbrake cable outer casings rusty and hand brake levers not returning to stops

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 13 Sep 2012 83,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

centre exhaust rubber mount slight deterioated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,773 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU54 PDK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU54 PDK, 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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GU54 PDK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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