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CU02 XJP

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,201 mi
Last recorded174,201 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 XJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 174,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 169,081 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 160,451 miles

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

Offside Rear front radiator lower support pannel slightly loose and insecure

n/s o/s front inner wheel arch pannels rusting/corroding but not excessive at time of test

under vehicle rusting/corroding but not excessive at tlme of test

Fail 4 Nov 2023 160,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced possible bulb shorting out (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear front radiator lower support pannel slightly loose and insecure

n/s o/s front inner wheel arch pannels rusting/corroding but not excessive at time of test

under vehicle rusting/corroding but not excessive at tlme of test

Pass 5 Nov 2022 154,727 miles

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

general underfloor corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner-wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2021 147,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner-wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose

exhaust rusted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,809 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,551 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

general underfloor surface corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2018 131,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underfloor surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,072 miles

areas of under-vehicle rusted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 120,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,741 miles

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

front and rear sub/frames surface corrosion

marks on windowscreen

rear silencer box deterioring

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,103 miles

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2013 110,272 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer rusted and flaking.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,595 miles

nearside front tyre tread wear on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer casing

rearsubframe areas rusting

Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,530 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 79,205 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,030 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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CU02 XJP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 CU02 XJP, 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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CU02 XJP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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