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KM51 WBD

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WBD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 87,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 87,011 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

back box outer casing slightly corroded

handbrake has slight side to side movement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both wipers slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust rubber split but system still supported

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber split but system still supported

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,449 miles

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

nearside front seat requires attention soon

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,365 miles

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

both floors slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,327 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both floors slightly corroded

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,120 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust outer casing corroded

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,609 miles

Caar tested under wet conditions

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,319 miles

Air bag warning light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,319 miles

Air bag warning light on

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mounts badly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,578 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 WBD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 December 2001.

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