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BU02 BAV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,962 mi
Last recorded71,962 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,962 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

No oil in engine

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 71,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

No oil in engine

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,096 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,135 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine rattly

oil level below min

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,142 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

rear wiper defective and marking rear screen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,699 miles

slight play n/s/r rear track control arm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,446 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,446 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,313 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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BU02 BAV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU02 BAV, 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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BU02 BAV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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