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BG52 VVO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 VVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

complete exhaust system corroded not blowing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,880 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,329 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 107,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air box insecure

coolant leak

rear exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,540 miles

back box first skin corroded

coolant leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust corroded first skin

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,856 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,603 miles

slight wear in both rear brake caliper sliders

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,241 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,888 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre close to limit 195/60r15h

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,752 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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BG52 VVO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG52 VVO, 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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BG52 VVO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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