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YT52 NSO

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,118 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,118 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,171 miles

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

rear exhaust & mounts deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,169 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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust & mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,670 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/r/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,634 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

o/r/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,675 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,572 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 29,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YT52 NSO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT52 NSO, 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 YT52 NSO registered?

YT52 NSO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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