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CE52 VSP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 110,618 miles

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

Central Front phone holder in drivers view

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine oil very low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 110,586 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

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

Central Front phone holder in drivers view

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine oil very low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 88,578 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 83,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 83,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded and support brackets/ rear ant-roll bar corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,413 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded and support brackets/ rear ant-roll bar corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake and clutch antislip worn

slight binding at front brakes

two rear exhaust mountings worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,281 miles

rear exhaust mountings worn

Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,900 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VSP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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