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MF54 UUH

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 UUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear top mount has slight play

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear top mount has slight play

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,225 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyre valves cracking

both rear brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyre valves cracking

both rear brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,862 miles

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

offside rear parking brake reading low on effort

Fail 14 Nov 2014 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 reading low on effort

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,745 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2013 61,745 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front & rear discs corroded

play in nearside rear strut top bush to body

rear disc pads close

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,187 miles

hand brake cable rubber mounts cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

hand brake cable rubber mounts cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,173 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 22,781 miles

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

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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MF54 UUH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF54 UUH, 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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MF54 UUH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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