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AE03 KAZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,406 mi
Last recorded79,406 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KAZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,406 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,396 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs rusty

rotted rear exhaust silencer cover.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake calliper and cable soon required.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,339 miles

nearside rear brake calliper and cable soon required.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,453 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 37,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,574 miles

1)both rear exhaust back-box rubbers splitting.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,533 miles

1)o/s/f tyre tripping off on inside edge. †2)rear exhaust rubbers perishing.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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AE03 KAZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE03 KAZ, 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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AE03 KAZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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