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CE52 SBO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 SBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,896 miles

both number plates

clutch anti slip

fuel cap

n/s/f cv boot

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear wiper

Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both number plates

clutch anti slip

fuel cap

n/s/f cv boot

nail n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear wiper

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,190 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,072 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear wiper worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,134 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,132 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,032 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,823 miles

both raer tyres worn on inside edges close to limit

front brake discs worn

nails in both rear tyre treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge close to limit

play in n/s/r suspension arms

play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 30 Aug 2008 63,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both raer tyres worn on inside edges close to limit

front brake discs worn

nails in both rear tyre treads

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge close to limit

play in n/s/r suspension arms

play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight lift in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,574 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to perish - both rear tyres wearing on edges nsr wall slight damage - discs corroding - slight play rear suspesion arm bush both front top suspension arm bushes - number plate cracked - knocking noise rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,574 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers starting to perish - both rear tyres wearing on edges nsr wall slight damage - discs corroding - slight play rear suspesion arm bush both front top suspension arm bushes - number plate cracked - knocking noise rear suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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CE52 SBO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 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 CE52 SBO, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE52 SBO registered?

CE52 SBO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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