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SD54 UMM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 UMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Both rear tyres have slight read seperation

Nearside Rear handbrake has binding noise when rotated and lever not fully released

clutch pedal rubber not attached

Fail 28 Sep 2015 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Both rear tyres have slight read seperation

Nearside Rear handbrake has binding noise when rotated and lever not fully released

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber not attached

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,777 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

vehicle floor has light corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

vehicle floor has light corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f passender airbag cover insecure.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,949 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f passender airbag cover insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,303 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

slight exhaust blow at front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,703 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder + splits on both sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 25 Sep 2010 60,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder + splits on both sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,050 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 57,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2008 48,894 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,559 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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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SD54 UMM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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