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AY12 CGO

2012 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,154 mi
Last recorded30,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 CGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,058 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 27,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,343 miles

both rear top mounts have play

Fail 25 Mar 2019 27,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both rear top mounts have play

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,596 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 22,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,964 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 19,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 21 Feb 2015 12,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 12,570 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)

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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AY12 CGO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY12 CGO, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY12 CGO registered?

AY12 CGO is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 CGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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