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BV53 HCL

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,211 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,695 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,418 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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BV53 HCL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 BV53 HCL, 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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What year was BV53 HCL registered?

BV53 HCL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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