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CK52 BGF

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 BGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 138,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,140 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 9 May 2012 110,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 12 May 2011 104,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths worn on inner edges

offside handbrake cable mount groken

offside handbrake cable mount split

play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

rear exhaust mounting rubbers heavily split

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 104,411 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside rear tyre tread depths worn on inner edges

offside handbrake cable mount groken

offside handbrake cable mount split

play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

rear exhaust mounting rubbers heavily split

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 97,926 miles

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear handbrake cable mount broken

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in swept area 15mm

Fail 19 May 2010 97,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear handbrake cable mount broken

play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in swept area 15mm

Pass 20 May 2009 93,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 92,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Drivers door handle broken but still operates

Nearside handbrake cable not secured to bodywork

Fail 24 Apr 2008 87,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable mount bracket broken off but cable still secure.

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure.

o/s/door broken but still work o/k.

rear exhaust mounts cracked and weak but still secure.

tappet noise from engine.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,381 miles

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

handbrake cable mount bracket broken off but cable still secure.

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure.

o/s/door broken but still work o/k.

rear exhaust mounts cracked and weak but still secure.

tappet noise from engine.

Pass 15 May 2007 764,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 68,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 60,929 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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CK52 BGF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BGF, 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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CK52 BGF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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