CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA52 NOH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 NOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,205 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

handbrake cable rear section insecure on one side and deteriorated

rear footbrake application slightly uneven,

Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under front seat (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under front seat (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under front floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

handbrake cable rear section insecure on one side and deteriorated

rear footbrake application slightly uneven,

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,151 miles

exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

heat sheild loose

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,151 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray damaged and insecure

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

rear floor corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2013 82,906 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray damaged and insecure

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front brake disc heavily corroded

rear floor corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,863 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,405 miles

exhaust back box rusted

offside front rack arm play

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,263 miles

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

offside front rack arm play

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front rack arm play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,272 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,260 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,464 miles

plastics stops full inspection of underside †slight damage n/s/front †

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,973 miles

restricted view underside due to plastics

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,092 miles

n/s/front tyre 1.6mm †o/s/front tyre 2mm but worn out on inside edge it is a stepped type tyre †ltd view underside due to plastic coverings †

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA52 NOH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA52 NOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA52 NOH?

You can check the full history of CA52 NOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA52 NOH registered?

CA52 NOH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CA52 NOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 NOH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA52 NOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA52 NOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.