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SM54 BCE

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,378 mi
Last recorded42,378 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 42,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,257 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,799 miles

Slight interaction on flasher lamps and side lights.

Slight play in suspension top mounting on near side rear shocker.

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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SM54 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM54 BCE, 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 SM54 BCE registered?

SM54 BCE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SM54 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 BCE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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