MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded at centre and rear, not holed.
fine cracks in tread and sidewall of nearside rear tyre.
heat shield loose on exhaust manifold.
nearside front seat back loose on outer edge.
offside rear tyre worn on edges
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.
small cracks in windscreen at offside bottom and centre at top.
surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroded at centre and rear, not holed.
fine cracks in tread and sidewall of nearside rear tyre.
heat shield loose on exhaust manifold.
nearside front seat back loose on outer edge.
protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.
slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.
small cracks in windscreen at offside bottom and centre at top.
surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S front tyre damage to kirbing ring
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s HAND BRAKE CABLE INSECURE
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear parking brake slightly lower effort than offside
offside rear road wheel inner rim slightly damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear parking brake slightly lower effort than offside
offside rear road wheel inner rim slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK51 VDV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 MK51 VDV, 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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MK51 VDV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 December 2001.
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