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BV02 FCX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR PACKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY DOWN ON PERFORMANSE

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,654 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE. †SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE,,A,, LESS THAN 10mm

Pass 8 May 2006 79,165 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 79,164 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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BV02 FCX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV02 FCX, 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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BV02 FCX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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