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HG04 UNM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UNM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,261 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,553 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,935 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 98,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 May 2018 98,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 May 2017 95,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,443 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,964 miles

NSR tyre worn slightly inner edge

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

NSR tyre wearing slightly inner edge

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,793 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,432 miles

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

nearside rear hand brake pivot on caliper not fully returning

upper engine mount defective

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight gearbox leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight gearbox leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,280 miles

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

oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,280 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 22 May 2009 56,285 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front anti roll bar has slight sideways movement in it.

Handbrake cables split and rubber mounts perished.

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 21 May 2009 56,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front anti roll bar has slight sideways movement in it.

Front brake discs worn.

Handbrake cables split and rubber mounts perished.

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

Nearside front self levelling headlamp actuator adrift.

Nearside front side lamp bulb not fitted correctly.

Offside registration plate lamp bub, dim.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,820 miles

Front discs worn and have some run out,

Handbrake cable mounts perished.

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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HG04 UNM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG04 UNM, 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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HG04 UNM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 April 2004.

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