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KP51 RWK

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 RWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,985 miles

General under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension bushes cracked and perished front suspension

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,985 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension bushes cracked and perished front suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor pan(marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,980 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 66,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,589 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,738 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,237 miles

bonnet difficult to open its secure when closed

car has accident damage and offside headlamp slightly loose in one corner

handbrake travel long

Fail 12 Jun 2010 40,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet difficult to open its secure when closed

car has accident damage and offside headlamp slightly loose in one corner

handbrake travel long

Pass 20 May 2009 39,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 39,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 37,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2008 37,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2007

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,344 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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KP51 RWK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP51 RWK, 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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KP51 RWK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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