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K2 ROO

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 ROO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 74,322 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear joint under shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,264 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,264 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure taped in place (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,223 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,005 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,135 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust box rubbers slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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K2 ROO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 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 K2 ROO, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K2 ROO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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