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DY52 FWB

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,508 mi
Last recorded109,508 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FWB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 109,508 miles

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

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

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

advise center of vehicle suraface corrsion

advise inner sil surface corrsion

advise rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,672 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly blowing

o/s/ & n/s/rear floors corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,711 miles

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

advise floor pan surface corrsion

advise hand brake cables pearshing

advise n/s/r floor holed not within 12 inches of area

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,409 miles

advise underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,630 miles

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

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

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

advise center of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,719 miles

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

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

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

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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DY52 FWB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY52 FWB, 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 DY52 FWB registered?

DY52 FWB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is DY52 FWB safe to buy?

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