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KM51 VZJ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,692 mi
Last recorded111,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 VZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,370 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable insecure

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,427 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 86,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 76,348 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,319 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,922 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND CORROSION STARTING

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

N/S & O/S OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT AT CALIPER END

O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Fail 16 Nov 2007 50,922 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND CORROSION STARTING

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

N/S & O/S OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT AT CALIPER END

O/S FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,206 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 41,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both exhaust back box rubber mounts perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,772 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts split

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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KM51 VZJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM51 VZJ, 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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What year was KM51 VZJ registered?

KM51 VZJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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