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LD51 CYV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 CYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 51,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 49,304 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 44,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,758 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front end pipe area (Slight chuffing sound from front end area when reved up slightly)

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,932 miles

Both rear end exhaust rubber mounts perrished and broken (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer box, getting VERY corroded)

Front and rear b/discs getting abit of surface corrosion at outer faces

O/S H/Light dipped aim ON lower limit (won't adjust up)

O/S door mirror unit broken

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,362 miles

Front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,721 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Exhaust rear silencer box getting abit corroded at rear tailpipe area

Fail 17 Aug 2016 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear end lower arm outer bush rubber seperating (2.4.G.2)

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Exhaust rear silencer box getting abit corroded at rear tailpipe area

Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Play in drivers wiper mechanisum clearing at present.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 31,074 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Play in drivers wiper mechanisum clearing at present.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,082 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 5,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 648 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 346 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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LD51 CYV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD51 CYV, 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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LD51 CYV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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