MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and rubbers splitting
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and rubbers splitting
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
n/s wiper starting to split
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 UBK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 BG53 UBK, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BG53 UBK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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