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EA03 EXK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 110,988 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 110,988 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear brake disc rubbing on back plate

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,477 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

deteration to exhaust at rear and rubber supports

Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,348 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

deteration to exhaust at rear and rubber supports

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 637,832 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing down edges

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 2 May 2008 63,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing down edges

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,404 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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EA03 EXK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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