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CP52 BXM

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,377 mi
Last recorded98,377 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 BXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished back box

Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rubbers perished back box

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,990 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,402 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,200 miles

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

exhaust rear box poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,318 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,435 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,566 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,765 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,968 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,317 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

O/S/F TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,770 miles

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

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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CP52 BXM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP52 BXM, 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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CP52 BXM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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