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DN51 NFK

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,613 mi
Last recorded99,613 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 NFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 94,323 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,585 miles

Both front wear on inside edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Under side has signs of corrosion through out

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,582 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S floor in centre (5.2.6)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S floor in centre (5.2.6)

Both front wear on inside edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Under side has signs of corrosion through out

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer cover split

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

Offside Rear outer cover split

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,039 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

exhaust system corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,603 miles

Exhuarst slightly dteriorated

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,095 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front inner aech bumper support corroded

offside front inner arch bumper support corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,747 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s rear and n/s front tyre starting to crack.slight play in o/s and n/s rear shock top mountings.centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,501 miles

n/ & o/s hand brake cable support rubbers broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/ & o/s hand brake cable support rubbers broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,521 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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DN51 NFK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DN51 NFK, 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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DN51 NFK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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