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AF03 UYH

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 164,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 164,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear box exhaust corroed

Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,816 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 146,816 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 124,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,055 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,418 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 105,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,195 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,195 miles

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

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

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 UYH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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