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AU52 XKV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,430 mi
Last recorded119,430 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,430 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 119,430 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 109,442 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 11 May 2013 109,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,332 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,351 miles

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

engine and gear box have oil leaks

interior mirror missing

off side rear suspension tie arm slightly damaged

rear silencer rubber hangers broken but system still secure

Fail 31 May 2011 92,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seats fitted to near side front and off side rear seats

engine and gear box have oil leaks

interior mirror missing

off side rear suspension tie arm slightly damaged

rear silencer rubber hangers broken but still secure

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,198 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust deteriorating and rubbers perishing

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

oil leak on engine

slight damage to offside rear suspension arm

slight wear in rear brake caliper slides

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,705 miles

exhaust mounts starting to deteriorate

exhaust rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

oil leak on engine (possible power steering fliud)

rear suspension arm slightly twisted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 55,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,483 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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AU52 XKV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU52 XKV, 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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AU52 XKV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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