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2017 Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7L Petrol · FB53 ADS

FB53 ADS

2017 Alfa Romeo 4C (1.7L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 17,347 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ALFA ROMEO 4C
Year / Origin
2017 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
17,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Sept 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1742cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

& 4: Since the MOT history is completely clean, there are no specific flagged components to warn about. I will combine the guidance into one or two paragraphs. I'll focus on the fact that the lack of advisories is a strong positive, but a test drive should still confirm the absence of knocks or vibrations. Wait , the prompt says: "Do not include generic automotive lectures... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road... or had specific defects flagged." Is mentioning "oil misting" or "binding calipers" a generic lecture? No, it's guidance on what to check for. But if they weren't flagged, am I violating the "Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged" rule? Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged... (e.g., specific suspension arms...)" -> If nothing is flagged, I should probably be very brief or focus on the lack of these things. Let's refine: I will state that because the record is clean, there are no specific components requiring priority attention, but a test drive should verify the absence of any mechanical noise. Revised Paragraph 3: The total absence of advisories across the testing history means there are no specific failures or wear patterns, such as degraded suspension linkages or corroded brake pipes, that require priority attention. A test drive should be used to verify that this recorded roadworthiness translates to a smooth operational experience, specifically listening for any abnormal knocks over undulating surfaces or steering irregularities that would contradict the clean MOT record. Revised Paragraph 4: Because the vehicle has not been flagged for any defects, the inspection should remain focused on confirming the continued integrity of the chassis and drivetrain. A visual check for any fluid leaks around the engine bay and ensuring the brakes operate without judder will provide the final confirmation that the vehicle remains in the condition documented by the DVSA. Current P1: "This Alfa Romeo 4C demonstrates an exceptional record of mechanical stability, having maintained a clean bill of health across five consecutive DVSA inspections. The most recent pass on 9 September 2025 continues a consistent trend of zero defects and zero advisories dating back to 2021, indicating that the vehicle has remained in a state of high roadworthiness without the typical wear-and-tear flags associated with its age." -> This is safe. Check P2 again: "With a recorded mileage of 17,347 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 1,927 miles per year since its 2017 manufacture. This low annual accumulation suggests a usage profile typical of a seasonal or enthusiast vehicle rather than a primary transport. Mechanically, this implies minimal wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, although such low usage patterns often necessitate a closer inspection of consumables that degrade over time regardless of distance travelled." -> This is safe. Check P3 & P4 again: No markdown. No bullets. No bold. No headers.

FB53 ADS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
  • 17,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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FB53 ADS Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202114,730 mi
  2. 07/09/202216,268 mi+1,538 mi
  3. 26/08/202316,506 mi+238 mi
  4. 20/08/202417,236 mi+730 mi
  5. 09/09/202517,347 mi+111 mi

Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FB53 ADS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 02:16
MOT Analysis

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 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C (FB53 ADS) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY