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YH02 UYZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,159 mi
Last recorded138,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 UYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 132,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 132,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 124,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,814 miles

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 rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 117,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 117,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 109,481 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,139 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)

Pass 24 May 2007 92,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 80,345 miles

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

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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YH02 UYZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 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 YH02 UYZ, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH02 UYZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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