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EA03 CPY

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 CPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on.oil leak from engine.

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,628 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on.oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,087 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear silencer rubber mount is split and very weak.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,480 miles

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

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

offside rear silencer rubber mount is split and very weak.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,071 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)

off-side rear / near-side rear tyres starting to crack

tracking

Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,750 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 25,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,316 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)

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 CPY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA03 CPY, 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 CPY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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