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YK54 UCV

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 UCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,182 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 116,370 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,567 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 108,567 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,591 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 93,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

floors rusty

handbrake cables seized

Fail 17 Nov 2012 83,653 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,113 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 73,946 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,433 miles

advise slight play in offside front top suspension arm

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,433 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

advise slight play in offside front top suspension arm

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,436 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 46,436 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

dash mileage flashing on & off

handbrake high

n/s/f seatbelt frayedslightly

o/s door mirror unit loose

o/s/f wheel arch cover loose but not touching tyre

slight play in rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,290 miles

air bag warning light staying on.

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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YK54 UCV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YK54 UCV, 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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YK54 UCV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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