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KM51 VZT

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,821 mi
Last recorded173,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 173,821 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at front flexy joint

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 4 Jul 2012 173,821 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at front flexy joint

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 164,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 153,014 miles

Both front tyre,s low on tread on their inner edge,s.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight distortion to both nearside wheel rim,s.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 153,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre,s low on tread on their inner edge,s.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight distortion to both nearside wheel rim,s.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 143,834 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2008 137,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 133,706 miles

both park brake cables split through outer sleeves

coolent leak

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside front upper wishbone bush has play

oil leak

rewar exhaust very rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2007 133,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both park brake cables split through outer sleeves

coolent leak

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside front upper wishbone bush has play

oil leak

rewar exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 May 2007 127,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 127,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

rear exhaust section badley corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 123,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 113,711 miles

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 VZT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM51 VZT, 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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KM51 VZT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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