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YR52 UVZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,464 mi
Last recorded88,464 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 87,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,614 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,470 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 85,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,076 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,064 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,372 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flooring rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2015 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flooring rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,417 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,737 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,338 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,334 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,726 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and low on inner edge of tread.

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,865 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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YR52 UVZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 YR52 UVZ, 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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What year was YR52 UVZ registered?

YR52 UVZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 UVZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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