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DU03 PKZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,339 mi
Last recorded127,339 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 PKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,339 miles

Oil leak

front to rear exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2014 127,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front to rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 121,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,640 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

underboby corrosion in places...offside front chassis damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

underboby corrosion in places...offside front chassis damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,657 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

slight play in nearside front suspension anti-roll bar d bush.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

slight play in nearside front suspension anti-roll bar d bush.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 97,375 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear section in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs and pads worn low.

Several brake pipes rusting.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are heavily perished

Fail 13 Mar 2009 88,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are heavily perished

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,263 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,746 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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DU03 PKZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU03 PKZ, 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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DU03 PKZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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