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W543 WCX

2000 Alfa Romeo 145

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,738 mi
Last recorded145,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 14574,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 WCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model145
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 145,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 138,647 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 138,647 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 133,006 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 132,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,749 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 125,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 122,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 122,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 110,813 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 110,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported Both front to rear centre clip is insecure underneath the vehicle (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated seriously cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge has a bald spot which is below the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded The sub frame where the bush is fitted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Seriously cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated seriously cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre silencer has a crack on the weld to the pipe

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft inner joint has a insecure bolt and nut

Offside Front Outer Sill is corroded

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Floor pan has been repaired with filler

Offside Rear tyre has cracks between the treads

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing O/S and N/S

Pass 12 May 2016 109,245 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 104,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 101,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 101,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 98,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 83,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 75,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 68,878 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 62,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 62,509 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 145?

Based on 28,961 MOT tests across 4,023 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
4,910
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,526
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,337
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,842
Headlamp aim too low 1,560
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W543 WCX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 145 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 74,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 145 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W543 WCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 145 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 145 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W543 WCX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 145, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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