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SV54 ZPM

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 ZPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,849 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

rear floor repaired but body-filler may have been used.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 95,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

rear floor repaired but body-filler may have been used.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,389 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,373 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,628 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion to suspension mounts/components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,433 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play n/s/r top shock mount,corrosion to to suspension mounts/components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,114 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,987 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,226 miles

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

rear wiper spilt

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

rear wiper spilt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,524 miles

corrosion to floorpans sills and subframes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to floorpans sills and subframes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 34,788 miles

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

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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SV54 ZPM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV54 ZPM, 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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SV54 ZPM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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