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CV02 FXS

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,357 mi
Last recorded133,357 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 FXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,357 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,620 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front of side tyre wearing on inner side edge

rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 114,867 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak from front of engine compartment

rear of side brake disc back plate corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front centre plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 114,867 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from front of engine compartment

rear of side brake disc back plate corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front centre plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,866 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre object (8.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

emissions not tested

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,111 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no reverse lights

offside front shock absorber bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,258 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

slight play to both rear tiyrod

Fail 23 Oct 2012 98,256 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

slight play to both rear tiyrod

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,036 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 81,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,164 miles

o/s/f drop link slight play / seat belts slight fraying on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damp in light unit o/s front

front indictors poor

rear exhaust box outer cover poor

Fail 9 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front indictors poor

rear exhaust box outer cover poor

Pass 3 May 2008 68,182 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion. n/s o/s/f lower shock bushes cracking.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,616 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 45,807 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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CV02 FXS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV02 FXS, 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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CV02 FXS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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