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CA52 CVF

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 CVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,586 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,586 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 83,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust section corroded but secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,915 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust section corroded but secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,071 miles

rear exhaust rubbers perished/splitting but supporting at time of test

rear exhaust section/silencer deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,899 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

rear exhaust rubber splitting on one side but still supported

Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

rear exhaust rubber splitting on one side but still supported

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,684 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,909 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 27 Jun 2009 59,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 54,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,671 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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CA52 CVF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA52 CVF, 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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CA52 CVF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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