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AV52 GEK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,519 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside components very rusty

clutch overhaul required

Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust support rusted away but system otherwise supported

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,500 miles

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

centre exhaust support rusted away but system otherwise supported

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,306 miles

engine manigement light on

rear ehaust box detearated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,306 miles

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

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

engine manigement light on

rear ehaust box detearated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,371 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear dicsc surface rust

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust rubber

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,254 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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AV52 GEK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV52 GEK, 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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AV52 GEK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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