MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO O/S/F STEERING ARM
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO O/S/F STEERING ARM
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F-N/S/F BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED
SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO O/S/F STEERING ARM
BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/WEAR
SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR (DROP LINK)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 YAU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 FV53 YAU, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FV53 YAU registered?
FV53 YAU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 January 2004.
Is FV53 YAU safe to buy?
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