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AK52 VHO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,889 mi
Last recorded62,889 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,341 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,003 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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AK52 VHO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK52 VHO, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK52 VHO registered?

AK52 VHO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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