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CP03 WEW

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 WEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 162,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 162,243 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,820 miles

Boot latch loose

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,028 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Front sub-frame has slight corrosion

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 145,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All sills, chassis and floors corroded

Both rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,302 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner worn

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 145,302 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner worn

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,427 miles

1NCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

CORROSION-R SUSPENSION/TOW BAR AREA-FLOOR-DISCS ETC.

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

EXHAUST+MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

OIL LEAKS.

WIPERS POOR.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 137,427 miles

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

1NCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

CORROSION-R SUSPENSION/TOW BAR AREA-FLOOR-DISCS ETC.

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

EXHAUST+MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

OIL LEAKS.

WIPERS POOR.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 128,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 120,651 miles

VERIOUS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT LEAK ON RADIATOR WEAR IN O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMMITS

Fail 31 Jul 2013 120,651 miles

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

VERIOUS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT LEAK ON RADIATOR WEAR IN O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMMITS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,459 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.PARKLIGHTS INOPERATIVE.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.CORROSION FLOOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.PARKLIGHTS INOPERATIVE.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.CORROSION FLOOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,117 miles

rear damaged but sercure

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,117 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear damaged but sercure

Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,036 miles

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

all exhast support rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,009 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 29,009 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CP03 WEW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CP03 WEW, 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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CP03 WEW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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