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BV02 FDU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 79,923 miles

EML light is on indicating a fault

Fail 10 May 2016 79,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light is on indicating a fault

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,433 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 70,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,622 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009 41,005 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 41,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,549 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin rotting away

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

hand brake cable retaining clip broken away from body causing the cable to hang low

Pass 25 May 2007 29,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,051 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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BV02 FDU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FDU, 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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What year was BV02 FDU registered?

BV02 FDU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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