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MC53 CEV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 CEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,905 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)

handbrake cables corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 57,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,501 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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MC53 CEV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC53 CEV, 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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MC53 CEV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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