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DN52 UAP

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,454 mi
Last recorded82,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,454 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2013 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,966 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,966 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

airbag lamp on

steering wheel airbag missing

Fail 13 May 2011 69,603 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 69,603 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,972 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise 2 rear exhaust rubber mountings perished and rear exhaust slightly corroded.

advise both front tyres 2.5 mm

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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DN52 UAP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 DN52 UAP, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN52 UAP registered?

DN52 UAP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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