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CE52 WXX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,652 mi
Last recorded87,652 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure lenses (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre has perish

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre has perish

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF Tyre is Cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,695 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

FRONT BOTTOM OFF VEHICLE AIR FILTER UNIT LOOSE AND MOUNT BRACKET LOOSE

FRONT RADIATOR INSECURE

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,520 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,514 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 69,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,794 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,634 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,617 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 WXX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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