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YK54 XZW

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 XZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,106 miles

NSR brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 130,106 miles

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

NSR brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,664 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2014 112,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

nsf tyre starting to go bald inner edge

nsr hand brake cable alittle stiff in operation

Pass 21 May 2014 112,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

nsf tyre starting to go bald inner edge

nsr hand brake cable alittle stiff in operation

Pass 20 May 2013 100,230 miles

offside and nearside lowwer suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2012 78,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 78,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 53,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YK54 XZW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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