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YY51 BAA

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 BAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 103,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 96,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,013 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak between rear section and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Both front hubs are beginning to corrode.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs beginning to pitt and score. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 95,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arms on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak between rear section and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both sides corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Both front hubs are beginning to corrode.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs beginning to pitt and score. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,920 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,919 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,857 miles

Front Nearside and Offside hub assembly have light surface corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc excessively corroded (Nearside and Offside)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Nearside and Offside hub assembly have light surface corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake disc excessively corroded (Nearside and Offside)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,905 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,247 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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YY51 BAA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YY51 BAA, 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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YY51 BAA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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