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BK03 OTX

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,018 mi
Last recorded100,018 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OTX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has limited damping effect.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,241 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 82,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,351 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,597 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

some damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,505 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2007 50,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OTX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK03 OTX, 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 BK03 OTX registered?

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

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