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MV54 YPK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,067 mi
Last recorded112,067 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 YPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 112,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,219 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr (2.7.3)

front lower suspension bushes worn

head lamp aim poor

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,214 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osr (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr (2.7.3)

front lower suspension bushes worn

head lamp aim poor

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,109 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,099 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing detiorating.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,326 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,471 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,317 miles

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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MV54 YPK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV54 YPK, 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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MV54 YPK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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