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DA02 MZO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,716 mi
Last recorded58,716 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 58,716 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Fail 27 May 2015 58,716 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 56,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise exhaust backbox outer skin coroded.

Pass 30 May 2014 56,465 miles

advise exhaust backbox outer skin coroded.

Pass 30 May 2013 53,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear back box exhaust severly deteriating

Fail 30 May 2013 53,291 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear back box exhaust severly deteriating

Pass 28 May 2012 48,192 miles

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

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

advise airbag warning light on.

Fail 26 May 2012 48,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

advise airbag warning light on.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust rattle from front.

advise n/s and o/s outer handbrake cables split

advise o/s/f tyre under inflated repaired at station.

Fail 31 May 2011 45,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust rattle from front.

advise n/s and o/s outer handbrake cables split

advise o/s/f tyre under inflated repaired at station.

Fail 29 May 2010 39,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s/f brake pad wear indicator snapped.

advise n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey,possibly brakes in contact with discs.

Pass 29 May 2010 39,373 miles

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

advise n/s/f brake pad wear indicator snapped.

advise n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey,possibly brakes in contact with discs.

Pass 29 May 2009 35,632 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 31,587 miles

advise n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

advise rear wiper perished,marking rear windscreen.

Fail 30 May 2008 31,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges.

advise rear wiper perished,marking rear windscreen.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 27,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,236 miles

advise o/s/r seatbelt buckle inop repaired at station,exhaust rubber at rear perished,n/s/f brake sensor wire broken.

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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DA02 MZO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DA02 MZO, 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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DA02 MZO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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