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AV53 UKY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,558 mi
Last recorded115,558 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,668 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 102,585 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,890 miles

parking brake efficiency 16%

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

2 exhaust brackets broken,rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,833 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,323 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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AV53 UKY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AV53 UKY, 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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AV53 UKY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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