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BK03 OTV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,066 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside handbrake cable outer casing corroded and broken

poor temporary repair to exhaust down pipe flex section still has minor leak - recommend replacement

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside handbrake cable outer casing corroded and broken

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,528 miles

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mount wearing slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,528 miles

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

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

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

rear exhaust mount wearing slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust downpipe flex section in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,802 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,742 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,549 miles

both rear tyres tyres perished

power steering a little stiff when steering wheel is turned look to look

Pass 23 Apr 2011 69,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,954 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 54,200 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,543 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65h15.

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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BK03 OTV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK03 OTV, 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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BK03 OTV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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