CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD54 OWW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 OWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 109,574 miles

All exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

All front upper suspension arm bushes worn

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Engine management warning lamp on

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside front door check strap in slight poor condition

Oil leak

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Various stone chips in windscreen

Washers would benefit from adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,864 miles

All exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Both handbrake cables in poor condition

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Slight brake bind on offside rear when wheel turned by hand and brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in both front upper suspension arm bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Various oil leaks

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,728 miles

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint

nearside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

offside front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

oil weep

rear brake discs in slight poor condition

rear silencer of exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

various exhaust hangers deteriorated, exhaust loose but still secure

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,724 miles

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

both rear suspension top mounts have slight play

minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint

nearside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

offside front upper suspension arm bushes have slight play

oil weep

rear brake discs in slight poor condition

rear silencer of exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

various exhaust hangers deteriorated, exhaust loose but still secure

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,977 miles

Centre exhaust metal hanger broken

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated + rubber hangers in poor condition

Offside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges and nearside rear close to limit

Fail 4 Jun 2013 63,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges and nearside rear close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,704 miles

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,704 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear wiper blade split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,595 miles

rear wiper blade split

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust shield broken

Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,595 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust shield broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,109 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD54 OWW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD54 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD54 OWW?

You can check the full history of SD54 OWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD54 OWW registered?

SD54 OWW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SD54 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 OWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD54 OWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD54 OWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.