free car check
2002 ALFA ROMEO 147
General Information
- Registration OU02DLD
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 147
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 28 Jul 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,327 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Wiper linkage insecure
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
21 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 152,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Wiper linkage insecure
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,526 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S and O/S (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Front Wiper linkage insecure
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wiper linkage insecure
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S and O/S (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,527 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSF/OSF BULB PEEL. REPLACE (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. REPLACE ASAP. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. REPAIR ASAP. (4.2.3 (c))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH OR REPLACE. (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF BULBS NOT SEATED AND LENSES NEED POLISH. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. REPAIR ASAP. (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. REPLACE ASAP. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 NSF/OSF BULB PEEL. REPLACE (4.4.3 (a))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,843 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSF 270KG. OSF 375KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. RECOMMEND REPAIR (4.2.3 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective MACHINE POLISH LENS (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% NSF 270KG. OSF 375KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NO REPAIR. 185/65 15 ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. RECOMMEND REPAIR (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,411 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 112,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 FRONT FLEXY AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively SLIGHT SIDE PLAY (1.1.6 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,257 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT SEATED CORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED
7 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high BULB (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED
- Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,719 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened UNDERSIDE (3.5.1b)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,512 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear EXHAUST CORRODED
- Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play STEERING JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,778 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016 1 Jul 20264 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,820 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015 1 Jul 20264 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,351 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 1 Jul 202614 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 21,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,071 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 1 Jul 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,748 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 1 Jul 202621 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 7,124 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 1 Jul 202624 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 6,866 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 1 Jul 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 6,866 MI
1 Jul 202618 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,951 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 1 Jul 202623 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 5,530 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2008 1 Jul 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 4,595 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2007 1 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU02DLD was registered on 2002-03-11
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.