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CP52 BYX

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 BYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,105 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield slightly loose.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 108,879 miles

rear suspension rusted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 108,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deep cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding no check on wheel bearing because of poor rotation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension rusted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,547 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 92,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,066 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2-4mm tread depth

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in drivers seat frame

Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre 2-4mm tread depth

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in drivers seat frame

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,439 miles

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

offside rear tyre has tread lift

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,618 miles

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,936 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,246 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,274 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,880 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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CP52 BYX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CP52 BYX, 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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CP52 BYX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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