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BP52 WKK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,727 mi
Last recorded82,727 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 WKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,727 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S floor corroded

O/S sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S floor corroded

O/S parking brake outer cable corroded

O/S sill corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,689 miles

O/S/R brake caliper hand brake lever sticking

Rear exhaust box cover corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/R brake caliper hand brake lever sticking

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

Rear exhaust box cover corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,971 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box staring to deteriorate

Fail 6 Feb 2012 68,971 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box staring to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 48,758 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,989 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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BP52 WKK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP52 WKK, 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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BP52 WKK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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