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SB54 UGK

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 UGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 108,147 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,191 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,312 miles

All 4 tyres have damage/cuts to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All 4 tyres have damage/cuts to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,872 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,615 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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SB54 UGK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB54 UGK, 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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What year was SB54 UGK registered?

SB54 UGK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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