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CE52 SFZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,007 mi
Last recorded79,007 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 SFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section has damage.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin has deteriorated.

Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section has damage.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin has deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid now ok fluid added (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2021 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,487 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 12,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 7,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 7,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 6,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 6,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,389 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 5,389 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,192 miles

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 3,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 2,761 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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CE52 SFZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 CE52 SFZ, 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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CE52 SFZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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