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DY52 UEV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,131 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,392 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,429 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,005 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,827 miles

front brake discs distorted.

n/s/r seat belt not tested, child seat in place.

slight amount of free play in o/s/r hub bush,

Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,679 miles

slight wear in o/s/r lower hub bush

slight wear in o/s/r rear tie bar outer bush

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 UEV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

DY52 UEV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is DY52 UEV safe to buy?

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