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YF54 VSZ

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,068 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,734 miles

both handbrake cable outer covers cracking open

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,733 miles

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

both handbrake cable outer covers cracking open

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,305 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,133 miles

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED VISUAL INS. ONLY

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,958 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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YF54 VSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF54 VSZ, 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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What year was YF54 VSZ registered?

YF54 VSZ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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