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AY52 HVL

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,265 mi
Last recorded116,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 116,265 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and floor pans (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some slight cracks

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,277 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre has some slight cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front seat to floor mounting badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,974 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,837 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,410 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,830 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,338 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2007 40,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,275 miles

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

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,073 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

power steering belt has fine cracks

Fail 28 Sep 2006 34,073 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

power steering belt has fine cracks

Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,198 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 26,198 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HVL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HVL, 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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AY52 HVL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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