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YY53 ULA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ULA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 102,934 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 102,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 102,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise under tray loose

Fail 5 May 2012 58,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 5 May 2012 58,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 23 May 2011 50,514 miles

all exhaust hangers generally worn

general corrosion started on suspension and brake hose ferroules

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 23 May 2011 50,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust hangers generally worn

general corrosion started on suspension and brake hose ferroules

high lever brake lamp inoperative

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 24 May 2010 48,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 48,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,548 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

slight damage to o/s outer sill and o/s/r door

slight wear / play in both front suspension lower balljoints

slight wear / play in o/s steering rack

Fail 8 May 2009 46,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

front brake pads 75% worn

front brakes 20% out of balance

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre tread dead on legal limit

rear wiper split

slight damage to o/s outer sill and o/s/r door

slight wear / play in both front suspension lower balljoints

slight wear / play in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,098 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2007 41,119 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 40,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,197 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 32,197 miles

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

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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YY53 ULA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YY53 ULA, 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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YY53 ULA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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