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CE52 UNP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,121 mi
Last recorded105,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,635 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,634 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,915 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,056 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,912 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 67,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise back box outer skin corroded

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Oct 2010 63,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise back box outer skin corroded

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,030 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,556 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 51,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,374 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,374 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UNP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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