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LS51 UCM

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,377 mi
Last recorded92,377 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UCM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 92,377 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,827 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 91,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 79,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,719 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,254 miles

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

Parking brake level has side to side play

Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake level has side to side play

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,756 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)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,756 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,709 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,623 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 35,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,505 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 23,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 15,847 miles

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

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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LS51 UCM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS51 UCM, 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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LS51 UCM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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