2004 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6L Petrol · BP53 HHF
2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 68,787 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BP53 HHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 68,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BP53 HHF Mileage History
- 22/03/202354,035 mi
- 19/03/202458,812 mi+4,777 mi
- 28/03/202562,101 mi+3,289 mi
- 28/04/202668,774 mi+6,673 mi
- 07/05/202668,787 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BP53 HHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 (BP53 HHF) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished excessively. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Split badly. (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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