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AY52 KWX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,966 mi
Last recorded82,966 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KWX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge 215/45 x 17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 82,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge 215/45 x 17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,316 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,316 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,100 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 49,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,129 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,741 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 43,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounts at rear box holding on fail strap

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,158 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer rubber mounting starting to crack and perish

rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges

water in o/s/f fog lamp

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 KWX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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