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DU52 XGK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,716 mi
Last recorded110,716 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears. (3.5.1g)

general underside corrosion.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underside corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,158 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,448 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 91,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,490 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,839 miles

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

drivers door handle insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,301 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,574 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mount in poor condition but held by strapping

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,670 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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DU52 XGK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DU52 XGK, 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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DU52 XGK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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