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KV51 XHM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,972 mi
Last recorded100,972 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XHM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,322 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,474 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,238 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,839 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,923 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 37,609 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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KV51 XHM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 KV51 XHM, 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 KV51 XHM registered?

KV51 XHM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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