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CE03 HYH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,476 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 77,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear poor

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,501 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 59,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Nov 2012 57,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,309 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 51,319 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,968 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,784 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 34,784 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CE03 HYH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CE03 HYH, 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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CE03 HYH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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