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AO52 FSA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 FSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 124,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,669 miles

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,531 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 89,531 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both handbrake cables insecure

n/s/r suspension link incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,646 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s handbrake cable insecure

n/s/r suspension link incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,773 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 53,620 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,951 miles

front and rear pads close to limit

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to limit

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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AO52 FSA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AO52 FSA, 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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AO52 FSA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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