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CJ03 VKY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 VKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,447 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 99,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,135 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 89,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition+slight blow from front flexi

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,148 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 47,088 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,088 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)

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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CJ03 VKY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 CJ03 VKY, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJ03 VKY registered?

CJ03 VKY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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