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BK52 KYP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,798 mi
Last recorded112,798 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 KYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,798 miles

Bad oil leak on engine

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,798 miles

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

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

Bad oil leak on engine

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 88,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,143 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,148 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,148 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

front discs lipped

front pads low

rear brake pads very low nearside rear

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,884 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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BK52 KYP is a 2002 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 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 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 BK52 KYP, 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 24 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 BK52 KYP registered?

BK52 KYP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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