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AY02 XZC

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,457 mi
Last recorded73,457 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 XZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 73,457 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 45,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,702 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 33,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding on outer skin

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,912 miles

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

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)

exhaust backbox corroding slightly on outer skin

n/s/f outer cv boot perished slightly weaping grease

rear exhaust rubbers perishing slightly

slight play in o/s/f top arm

slight play side to side in front roll bar

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,511 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

front wiper blades perished

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,422 miles

Advise front air dam and undertray are insecure,

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,969 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,976 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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AY02 XZC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AY02 XZC, 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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What year was AY02 XZC registered?

AY02 XZC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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