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MA54 DDZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,652 mi
Last recorded86,652 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 DDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear floor pans corroded

general corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split .. join fitted (3.5 (a))

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear floor pans corroded

general corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,275 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floorpans rusty n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpans rusty n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust skin rusty and broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,286 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,286 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,760 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,033 miles

Both handbrake cables in poor condition.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,188 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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MA54 DDZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA54 DDZ, 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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MA54 DDZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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