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AY03 KYX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,357 mi
Last recorded101,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside handbrake cable has no support mounting

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,234 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside handbrake cable has no support mounting

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,716 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,447 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 51,054 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 51,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 44,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2011 44,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 41,067 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 37,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,601 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,109 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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AY03 KYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AY03 KYX, 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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AY03 KYX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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