MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))
Under vehicle components very rusty
Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside image incorrect (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))
Under vehicle components very rusty
Front registration plate delaminated damaged (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside dip beams (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside main beam (1.8.A.1b)
Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a slight blow
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas hoses x2 weeping (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipes x2 to rack weeping (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
Rear exhaust box ,and mounting brackets badly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a slight blow
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas hoses x2 weeping (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipes x2 to rack weeping (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
Rear exhaust box ,and mounting brackets badly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear silencer is rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear silencer is rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer is getting rusty
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 HCX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 BV53 HCX, 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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BV53 HCX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is BV53 HCX safe to buy?
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