2003 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9L Diesel · YA53 AOT
2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 172,777 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA53 AOT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2021
- 172,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA53 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 (YA53 AOT) between November 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body”; “Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
YA53 AOT Mileage History
- 08/11/200660,719 mi
- 13/09/200778,425 mi+17,706 mi
- 13/09/200778,426 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/200897,849 mi+19,423 mi
- 11/09/2009105,772 mi+7,923 mi
- 20/09/2010114,460 mi+8,688 mi
- 20/09/2011121,719 mi+7,259 mi
- 10/09/2012128,692 mi+6,973 mi
- 13/09/2012178,748 mi+50,056 mi
- 17/09/2013135,187 mi-43,561 mi
- 17/09/2013135,188 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/2014140,765 mi+5,577 mi
- 06/10/2015149,184 mi+8,419 mi
- 04/10/2016155,656 mi+6,472 mi
- 04/10/2016155,656 mi
- 06/10/2017160,154 mi+4,498 mi
- 06/10/2017160,154 mi
- 05/10/2018163,432 mi+3,278 mi
- 03/10/2019165,446 mi+2,014 mi
- 06/10/2020170,121 mi+4,675 mi
- 05/10/2021172,755 mi+2,634 mi
- 29/11/2021172,777 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7,441 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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