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VA04 UFN

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,915 miles

nearside number plate lamp dim

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,144 miles

All metal exhaust mountings corroded

NS no. plate lamp dull

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All metal exhaust mountings corroded

NS no. plate lamp dull

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,090 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 64,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,935 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 35,867 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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VA04 UFN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VA04 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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