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SO54 EOY

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EOY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 120,004 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

inercooler pipe split

surface rust on underside of vehicle

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2019 120,001 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

inercooler pipe split

surface rust on underside of vehicle

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2018 101,295 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface rust on the under side of the vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2014 96,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,492 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,492 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all brake discs corroded

all underside and front subframe corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant level low

n/s/f brake pad wire insecure

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 25 Feb 2012 86,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,947 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 77,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery positive terminal secured by a pen

engine managment warning lamp illuminated

nearside front disc corroded

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,247 miles

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Fail 21 Dec 2007 38,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,805 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
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SO54 EOY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO54 EOY, 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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SO54 EOY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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