CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK52 BFO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,674 mi
Last recorded145,674 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 BFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,674 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 145,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,607 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 138,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin HARD DISCOLOURED (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 132,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 129,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 122,772 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 122,772 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,593 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag lights on

Fail 7 Apr 2009 114,593 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag lights on

Pass 2 Nov 2007 106,464 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 104,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,045 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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK52 BFO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CK52 BFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK52 BFO?

You can check the full history of CK52 BFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK52 BFO registered?

CK52 BFO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is CK52 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 BFO shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK52 BFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK52 BFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.