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DY53 UCH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 UCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,276 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,275 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 72,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,898 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,635 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,319 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,319 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,936 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,407 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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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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