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RA04 UDP

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,280 mi
Last recorded108,280 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 UDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,044 miles

O/s/r tyre deteriorated 225/45/17

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,944 miles

Chassis showing general signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 100,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,747 miles

battery warning indicator on

both front tyres perished slightly in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,744 miles

all four discs are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,051 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant and screen washer fluid levels low

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 8 Apr 2008 41,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 38,669 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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 UDP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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