2002 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0L Petrol · BV02 FDA
2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 57,030 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BV02 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 57,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV02 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 (BV02 FDA) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
BV02 FDA Mileage History
- 16/11/202252,465 mi
- 06/11/202354,426 mi+1,961 mi
- 06/11/202456,706 mi+2,280 mi
- 28/01/202557,027 mi+321 mi
- 29/01/202557,030 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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