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DF52 BZW

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,988 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Underside corroded in places

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 71,988 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust rear hanger rubber deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Underside corroded in places

Wheel alignment needs checking

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,241 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underside corroded in places

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,741 miles

exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,660 miles

Slight oil leak from dipstick tube

Wax oil vehicle underneath

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from dipstick tube

Wax oil vehicle underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,621 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,296 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 41,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

Hand brake cables split

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

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

rear exhaust hangers split

Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,167 miles

exhaust back box outer sheild corroding away.

n/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush to hub worn & play advise attention.

o/s front tyre tread approx 2-3mm.

play to steering rack o/s.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 32,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box outer sheild corroding away.

n/s rear lower suspension arm outer bush to hub worn & play advise attention.

o/s front tyre tread approx 2-3mm.

play to steering rack o/s.

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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DF52 BZW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF52 BZW, 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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DF52 BZW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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