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CN53 UNK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 UNK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

center exhaust mounting missing

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

nearside front headlamp aim pattern not fully clear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,238 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside 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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CN53 UNK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CN53 UNK, 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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CN53 UNK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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