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KY51 HJU

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,504 mi
Last recorded110,504 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 HJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,504 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 110,504 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,142 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,986 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,249 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn on edges

slight movement n/s front steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,944 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,598 miles

both front tyre treads low on inside edges

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,366 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 HJU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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