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DU53 WWZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 101,062 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,719 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,043 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,974 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread ,and worn down to 2mm.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread , & worn down to 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,049 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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DU53 WWZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU53 WWZ, 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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DU53 WWZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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