CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS51 UCX

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,555 mi
Last recorded82,555 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,555 miles

engine oil leak

front pads 70%worn

rear brake pads 80%worn

rear exhaut ruber mounts perished

slight play on n/s rear suspension bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,555 miles

Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

front pads 70%worn

rear brake pads 80%worn

rear exhaut ruber mounts perished

slight play on n/s rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2011 76,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear wheels slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

nail o/s/r tyre

play n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

play n/s/f top suspension A arm bushes

play o/s/f top suspension A arm ball joint (borderline)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,262 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

nail o/s/r tyre

play n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

play n/s/f top suspension A arm bushes

play o/s/f top suspension A arm ball joint (borderline)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,114 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre split on inner side wall.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre split on inner side wall.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,065 miles

nearside rear park brake becoming low effort.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 51,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise hand brake lift sligthly advanced

advise offside front tyre getting near limit

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS51 UCX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS51 UCX?

You can check the full history of LS51 UCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS51 UCX registered?

LS51 UCX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is LS51 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UCX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS51 UCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS51 UCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.