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CV52 YBA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn seepage of grease (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp unit has moisture and water inside lens

Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure

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

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

Oil leak underside of gearbox ()

dashboard access panel loose

exhaust has corrosion in places and rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn seepage of grease (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp unit has moisture and water inside lens

Nearside Rear handbrake cable slightly insecure

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

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

Oil leak underside of gearbox ()

dashboard access panel loose

exhaust has corrosion in places and rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak underside of gearbox/engine ()

exhaust has corrosion in places

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak underside of gearbox/engine ()

exhaust has corrosion in places

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,433 miles

Rear exhaust rear box very rusty

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear exhaust rear box very rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,984 miles

Both hand brake cables rubber mounts broken

Both rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Engine rattling on tickover

Exhaust rusty and week in places

Front registration plate cracked

Front wipers worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,461 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,452 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 22,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,283 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 18,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,262 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2007 13,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,654 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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CV52 YBA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV52 YBA, 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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CV52 YBA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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