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AE02 FKL

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 106,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear outer sills has signs of corrosion and are covered with duck tape

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,670 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,816 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 59,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 55,283 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2007 55,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,662 miles

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

front tyres wearing at inner edges possible tracking fault

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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AE02 FKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE02 FKL, 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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AE02 FKL is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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