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BP03 KWB

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KWB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,957 miles

slight play in nsr rear suspension arm outer bush worn

slight play in nsr top strut mount

Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,824 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in nsr rear suspension arm outer bush worn

slight play in nsr top strut mount

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2012 51,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,720 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 33,908 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition/nail in tread

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,165 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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BP03 KWB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BP03 KWB, 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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BP03 KWB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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