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PE53 ZWA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 90,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer pad lining corroded/breaking up

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 10 May 2018 83,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,900 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2015 80,775 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,745 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,769 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,588 miles

front number plate poor

handbrake lever high

underbody rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,357 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,760 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 31,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,155 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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PE53 ZWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This 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 PE53 ZWA, 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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PE53 ZWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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