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CK03 JCY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,579 mi
Last recorded165,579 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 JCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 150,173 miles

1 high level brake light not working

centre exhaust joint blowing

front wipers smear

offside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop

play in nearside front track rod inner joint

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1 high level brake light not working

centre exhaust joint blowing

front wipers smear

offside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop

play in nearside front track rod inner joint

smell of fuel around engine area

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,944 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part On lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leaks

Play in the front lower arm bushes

Slight play in the nearside trailing arm bush

Surface corrosion in several areas on the underside of the body

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,045 miles

Movement in both rear strut tops

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Oil leak

Play in both lower shock absorber bushes

Very slight play in the front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,626 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 119,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,994 miles

Corrosion on the front subframe

Front tyres worn unevenly

Rear brakes worn and pitting on the inner face of the disc

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2014 104,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on the front subframe

Front tyres worn unevenly

Rear brakes worn and pitting on the inner face of the disc

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,692 miles

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

Rear 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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CK03 JCY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CK03 JCY, 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.

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CK03 JCY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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