MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside handbrake outer cable is cracked and rusty operates ok
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake outer cable is cracked and rusty operation ok
whine from auxilliary components
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket rusted away (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes are starting to show signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside handbrake outer cable is cracked and rusty operates ok
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake outer cable is cracked and rusty operation ok
whine from auxilliary components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber getting worn
nsf tyre worn more on inner edge
rear wiper rubber split
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber getting worn
front tyres are of different speed rateing and load rateing
rear tyres are of differnt speed rateing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubber getting worn
front tyres are of different speed rateing and load rateing
osr brake requires attention
rear tyres are of differnt speed rateing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 UCH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DY53 UCH, 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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DY53 UCH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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