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AO03 PBV

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2020 100,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rusty exhaust rusty oil filter

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,493 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,692 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 47,658 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 32,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,275 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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AO03 PBV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green 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 AO03 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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