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SD54 UMT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 UMT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,497 miles

off side and near side front tyres are slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,497 miles

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

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

off side and near side front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2015 100,167 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Radiator Leaking Water

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

Tracking Is Badly Out

Fail 1 Dec 2014 98,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre valve stems deteriorated

offside near tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2013 85,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,688 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 72,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,418 miles

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

passenger door handle insecure but still operational

Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

passenger door handle insecure but still operational

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,381 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

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 UMT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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