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CE03 YOD

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,181 mi
Last recorded92,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,181 miles

bad engine and gearbox oil leaks

both front tyres 5+ yrs old

both rear tyres 3mm on edges

front pads getting low

minor blow from front pipe flexi

wear to front discs

Fail 13 Jun 2013 92,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 87,235 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,226 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 80,226 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,883 miles

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,803 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,398 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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CE03 YOD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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