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BK52 ZSV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 ZSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,595 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MTG. BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST PIPE

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE MTG. BROKEN AWAY FROM EXHAUST PIPE

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,136 miles

Exhaust tail silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,136 miles

Exhaust tail silencer heavily corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,017 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (215/4517).

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,806 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s handbrake cable not fully supported

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,238 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 ZSV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BK52 ZSV, 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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BK52 ZSV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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