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DN52 ZBU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 152,225 miles

Centre EXHAUST CORRODED AND BRACKET BROKEN AWAY .BUT STILL SUPPORTED

EML LIGHT ON

Front UNDER RAD METAL CROSS BEAM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F AND N/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSE RUBBER MOUNTINGS TO SHOCK SPLITING

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Rear X2 BRAKES NOSIEY ON BRAKE TESTER

OIL BELOW MIN

Fail 30 Dec 2015 152,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing WHEEL BOLT (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre EXHAUST CORRODED AND BRACKET BROKEN AWAY .BUT STILL SUPPORTED

EML LIGHT ON

Front UNDER RAD METAL CROSS BEAM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F AND N/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE HOSE RUBBER MOUNTINGS TO SHOCK SPLITING

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOLDING INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Rear X2 BRAKES NOSIEY ON BRAKE TESTER

OIL BELOW MIN

Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,521 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 136,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 136,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 132,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 126,161 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 121,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 113,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 91,664 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 70,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,457 miles

Front & rear brake pads worn low.

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

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 ZBU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN52 ZBU, 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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What year was DN52 ZBU registered?

DN52 ZBU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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