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CA52 CVH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 CVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,384 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,491 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/f

engine tapping

oil leakj

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,448 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/f

engine tapping

n/s handbrake cable insecure

oil leakj

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer cv boot clips starting to allow grease to pass by them

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has small cut on outer side wall but not down to cords

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,360 miles

both rear caliper carriers worn

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

both parking brake cables worn

non supportive front exhaust bracket snapped

offside wiper blade worn

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,360 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

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

both parking brake cables worn

both rear caliper carriers worn

non supportive front exhaust bracket snapped

offside wiper blade worn

rear exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,672 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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CA52 CVH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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