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CA03 FKC

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both front tyres worn on inner tread/nearside front tyre cut on outer wall/damage to front bumper

Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both front tyres worn on inner tread/nearside front tyre cut on outer wall/damage to front bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 62,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine oil below min, topped up 2.5l

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,113 miles

front bamper damage

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bamper damage

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,432 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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CA03 FKC 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 61.5%.

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 CA03 FKC, 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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CA03 FKC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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