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BK03 OUA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 87,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,560 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 21 Mar 2011 60,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,066 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,758 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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BK03 OUA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

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

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