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KY51 BTF

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 BTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,951 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,951 miles

Front Position lamp not working both x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,543 miles

Front bumper mounts corroded

exhaust deteriorated @ backbox

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,543 miles

Front bumper mounts corroded

exhaust deteriorated @ backbox

slight blow on exhaust

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,604 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 22 Sep 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,239 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 20 Sep 2005 17,671 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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KY51 BTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY51 BTF, 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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KY51 BTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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