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AF03 UWK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,392 mi
Last recorded50,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 50,392 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,545 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Wing/sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing/sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 48,542 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Wing/sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing/sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,295 miles

Both front inner sills /floor rusty

Rear exhaust outer cover rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,504 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,930 miles

Nearside Rear feathered on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread feathered on inner (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread feathered on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,393 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 28,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly feathered on inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,229 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread only

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,888 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 May 2009 20,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,431 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)

ofside front inner tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2007 13,984 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,994 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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AF03 UWK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF03 UWK, 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 AF03 UWK registered?

AF03 UWK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 UWK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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