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AY52 HTV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,306 mi
Last recorded138,306 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,723 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of surface corrision

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,978 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,364 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,256 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r handbrake cable gaiter split

o/s/r handbrake cable gaiter split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,169 miles

n/s/r brake pad 60% worn

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable gaiters split

rear wiper blade split (service item)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,040 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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AY52 HTV 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 75%.

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 AY52 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

AY52 HTV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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