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EA03 CPE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 116,878 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)

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,633 miles

front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

offside front upper wishbone bushes are worn

Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres becoming low on tread

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

n/s/r brake binding slightly

noise from belt end of engine

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake levers on rear calipers not returning to base stops

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,214 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres becoming low on tread

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

n/s/r brake binding slightly

noise from belt end of engine

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake levers on rear calipers not returning to base stops

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp unit is damp, pattern is weak

rattle from exhaust

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,815 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 48,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,429 miles

offside and nearside rear lower hub to trailing arm bushes are worn

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

screws in offside front and offside rear tyre treads

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,045 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2006 25,398 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EA03 CPE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA03 CPE, 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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EA03 CPE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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