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AO53 TYK

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,359 mi
Last recorded204,359 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 204,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front fuel pipe is coroding

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brakes are very slightly binding on

rear tyres are perishing on outer walls

Pass 18 Feb 2016 200,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 187,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both handbrake cables outer casings split

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 174,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf side light lense slighly misted up

Pass 4 Oct 2012 162,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

small cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2012 162,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

small cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 151,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 138,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 138,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 122,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,148 miles

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

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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AO53 TYK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 TYK, 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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AO53 TYK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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