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VX54 UFT

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,134 mi
Last recorded34,134 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UFT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,134 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,839 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and inner sidewall agecracking

small chip on screen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and inner sidewall agecracking

small chip on screen

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 23,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

body damage to o/s front

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,228 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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VX54 UFT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VX54 UFT, 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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VX54 UFT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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