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DY52 FWE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear exhaust rubbers weak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,234 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear exhaust rubbers weak

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

engine covers fitted.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

engine covers fitted.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,287 miles

advise both front tyres are worn to bald on inner edges

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2015 83,189 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyres are worn to bald on inner edges

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise drake fluid level is at half

advise exhaust front pipe lower flexi-pipe outer gauze is insecure and deteriorated

advise offside tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edges

advise rear exhaust silencer rubber mount is perished

advise rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,100 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise drake fluid level is at half

advise exhaust front pipe lower flexi-pipe outer gauze is insecure and deteriorated

advise offside tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edges

advise rear exhaust silencer rubber mount is perished

advise rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is deteriorated and insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front exhaust flexi pipe outer gauze is deteriorated and insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,487 miles

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

offside external door handle broken still fully operational at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,966 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 48,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 36,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,579 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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DY52 FWE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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