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AX03 CPY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,477 miles

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,241 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

management light on

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,990 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 75,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

nearside wiper split

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

nearside wiper split

rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,419 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box cassing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,521 miles

All rear exhaust rubber mountings broken.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished & O/S/R out of shape.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,521 miles

All rear exhaust rubber mountings broken.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished & O/S/R out of shape.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2010 50,177 miles

rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,855 miles

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

rear handbrake cables worn & rear exhaust rubbers split x3

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,635 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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AX03 CPY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX03 CPY, 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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AX03 CPY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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