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BG53 UBO

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,078 mi
Last recorded70,078 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,997 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,997 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2007 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,111 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 UBO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UBO, 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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What year was BG53 UBO registered?

BG53 UBO is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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