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AO03 KPZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,723 mi
Last recorded56,723 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 56,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 7 May 2015 50,122 miles

rear exhaust mountings poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2015 50,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust mountings poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 46,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Exhaust backbox rubbers broken but still supporting the exhaust

N/S front and rear tyres are perished inbetween tread and on sidewalls, also tread depth on limit of fail

N/S front inner brake pad looks low

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

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 46,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Exhaust backbox rubbers broken but still supporting the exhaust

N/S front and rear tyres are perished inbetween tread and on sidewalls, also tread depth on limit of fail

N/S front inner brake pad looks low

N/S handbrake cable/arm doesnt return to the stop

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

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 43,968 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 43,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,276 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 36,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 36,861 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 32,107 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 32,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,047 miles

Engine oil level below minimum customer advised

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,047 miles

Engine oil level below minimum customer advised

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,210 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & close to required legal limit.. Customer advised. Renew A.S.A.P. Size: 185/65x15

Fail 30 Nov 2007 21,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & close to required legal limit.. Customer advised. Renew A.S.A.P. Size: 185/65x15

Pass 18 Nov 2006 16,608 miles

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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AO03 KPZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 AO03 KPZ, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 KPZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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