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BX52 RHV

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 RHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,415 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,415 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 77,575 miles

rear brake pads low

rust on nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front light corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 59,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,665 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,030 miles

Front exhaust pipe mtg broken

Rear silencer outer skin very corroded but gas tight

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed within 30 cm of prescribe area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Front exhaust pipe mtg broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin very corroded but gas tight

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nsf brake wiring insecure

nsr tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,452 miles

offside door mirror cracked

air bag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 25,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 25,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX52 RHV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BX52 RHV, 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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BX52 RHV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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