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BG53 UBK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,978 mi
Last recorded161,978 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 161,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 161,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,768 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,768 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2013 107,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,000 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,075 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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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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