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AY52 WLK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 136,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 136,932 miles

Emissions not tested engine cut out and did not restart, prior to this a very high CO and HC was being recorded. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

parking brake effort low,juat passing

Fail 15 Oct 2021 132,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low,juat passing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,839 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all ball joints when hanging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp on

parking brake effort low

Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and a gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 118,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and a gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,997 miles

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in the tread ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre deep gouge in the outer sidewall

parking brake effort low

Fail 9 Oct 2018 106,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in the tread ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

n/s/f tyre deep gouge in the outer sidewall

parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,612 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s parking brake effort becoming low

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s parking brake effort becoming low

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (4.1.D.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre tread very low on the inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,085 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,011 miles

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

handbrake cable outer casing splitting n/s

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,011 miles

handbrake cable outer casing splitting n/s

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,885 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2013 68,885 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,000 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust silencer badly fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,000 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust silencer badly fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,305 miles

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

nail in the o/s/f tyre tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,872 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)

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 WLK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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