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YX52 BZR

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 BZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 123,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 123,446 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,194 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

nearside floor corroded on underside

Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

nearside floor corroded on underside

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,871 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 107,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,912 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,510 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 68,510 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,837 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,566 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,162 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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YX52 BZR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX52 BZR, 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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YX52 BZR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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