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YX54 VPA

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,509 mi
Last recorded146,509 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 141,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 135,494 miles

power steering fluid leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 135,494 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded front and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded front and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 128,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers split at front x 3 (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed handle sticks (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed handle sticks (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired leaking (2.3.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking from pipe (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,165 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,535 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,535 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion all under vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn close to ply on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Uneven wear to offside front tyre-Inner edge worn close to PLY/CORDS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,546 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyres are worn badly on inner edges but does not meet the criteria to fail at time of inspection

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 24 Jun 2010 62,100 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyres are worn badly on inner edges but does not meet the criteria to fail at time of inspection

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,074 miles

front upper attatchment has slight play

rear top strut mounts have slight play

zone b has slight damage within 40mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,541 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 38,541 miles

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

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

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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YX54 VPA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX54 VPA, 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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YX54 VPA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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