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AO03 KPG

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,894 mi
Last recorded126,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,894 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2014 126,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,586 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,585 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 106,706 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 106,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,555 miles

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

starter motor hanging in

Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

starter motor hanging in

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,119 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,934 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

front pipe mount broken but still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,282 miles

n/s/f indicator condensated

rear wiper split and washer not working

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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AO03 KPG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO03 KPG, 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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AO03 KPG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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