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AY52 FXA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,225 mi
Last recorded150,225 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 150,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under body very corrod

Pass 18 Oct 2014 150,225 miles

under body very corrod

Pass 16 Oct 2013 143,928 miles

drivers window mal function

exhaust rusting and last box outer skin in poor condition

hole in n/s/r passenger floor area but not in proscribed area

n/s/f tyre inner edge getting low

n/s/r brake noise when wheel rotated

oil leak

rear tie bar front rubber bushes getting wesk

suspension rubbers starting to perish

suspension rusting

underbody floor rusting

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2013 143,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers window mal function

exhaust rusting and last box outer skin in poor condition

hole in n/s/r passenger floor area but not in proscribed area

n/s/f tyre inner edge getting low

n/s/r brake noise when wheel rotated

oil leak

rear tie bar front rubber bushes getting wesk

suspension rubbers starting to perish

suspension rusting

underbody floor rusting

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 2 Nov 2012 136,521 miles

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

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

all discs slightly rusty surface

Pass 2 Nov 2012 136,521 miles

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

all discs slightly rusty surface

Pass 10 Aug 2011 123,500 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 123,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,124 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 109,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,416 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,019 miles

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

Rear pads getting low

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished but secure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,831 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,683 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,628 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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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AY52 FXA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AY52 FXA, 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 AY52 FXA registered?

AY52 FXA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 FXA safe to buy?

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