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VA04 MMF

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,927 mi
Last recorded114,927 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 83,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,485 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

floors inner and outer sills corroding

park brake lever has a lot of side movement

rear discs pitted on offside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,485 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

floors inner and outer sills corroding

park brake lever has a lot of side movement

rear discs pitted on offside

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside front suspension arm inner bush

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

offside windscreen wiper blade split

slight play in offside front suspension arm inner bush

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,506 miles

rear nearside wheel buckled

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,178 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,436 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2009 52,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low oil level

slight blow from manifold

Pass 23 May 2009 52,342 miles

low oil level

slight blow from manifold

Fail 28 May 2008 42,931 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 42,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,439 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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VA04 MMF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VA04 MMF, 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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VA04 MMF is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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