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YU52 ZJZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZJZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,285 miles

Both handbrake cables supported/secured with string

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust centre mounting broken but exhaust is sufficiently supported

Exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 87,285 miles

Both handbrake cables supported/secured with string

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust centre mounting broken but exhaust is sufficiently supported

Exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,466 miles

Exhaust rear section outer casing broken

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake cable insecure

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

Nearside front tyre has advanced wear to outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

One of the exhaust centre mountings is broken

Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear section outer casing broken

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake cable insecure

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

Nearside front tyre has advanced wear to outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

One of the exhaust centre mountings is broken

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,908 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2011 41,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,290 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,173 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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YU52 ZJZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YU52 ZJZ, 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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YU52 ZJZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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