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YU52 ZSG

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,254 mi
Last recorded111,254 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,254 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

ehaust system has slight blow at front of system

exhaust detorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,244 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake discs corroded front and rear

ehaust system has slight blow at front of system

exhaust detorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,903 miles

back box exhaust corroded but not blowing

clutch pedal rubber missing

power steering pump noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 87,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 42,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,537 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 28,537 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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YU52 ZSG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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