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SM54 BCZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,804 mi
Last recorded50,804 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,804 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,357 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 12,446 miles

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

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

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 BCZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

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

Is SM54 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 BCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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