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YY52 DHV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 DHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 82,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 22,935 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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YY52 DHV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 YY52 DHV, 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 23 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 YY52 DHV registered?

YY52 DHV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is YY52 DHV safe to buy?

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