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BV02 FEK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,813 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,374 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,723 miles

Exhaust corroded with a minor leak of gases at rear joint

Exhaust mounts split

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside handbrake cable insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,572 miles

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,198 miles

All 4 Tyres Badly Worn On The Inside Edges.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,227 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,738 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,738 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,396 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 9 Mar 2005 51,980 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 FEK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BV02 FEK, 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 FEK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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