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RA04 DDY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 109,919 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2024 108,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,316 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 106,316 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 103,761 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,505 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,392 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2019 93,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,717 miles

slight play in inner steering arm joint

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm central bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner steering arm joint

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,159 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,159 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,998 miles

rear pads getting low

repaired stone chip zone a

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RA04 DDY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RA04 DDY, 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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RA04 DDY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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