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ML51 KSV

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,665 mi
Last recorded49,665 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 KSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,665 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,403 miles

front suspension components starting to corrode

slight wear in n/s lower ball joint

Fail 22 Jan 2015 49,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension components starting to corrode

slight wear in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,520 miles

both front tyres cracking on shoulders to cord

brake pipes greased

front and rear discs corroding on edges

front and rear suspension component corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

some oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,155 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front road wheel slightly damaged

front and rear floor slightly weak

front and rear suspension components corroding

o/s/r braking binding

o/s/f undercover fouling engine pulley

Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front road wheel slightly damaged

front and rear floor slightly weak

front and rear suspension components corroding

o/s/r braking binding

o/s/f undercover fouling engine pulley

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,611 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

f/ sus corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,526 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 43,214 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 33,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

advise n/s/f/ando/s/f tyre outer side walls damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2005 33,959 miles

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

advise n/s/f/ando/s/f tyre outer side walls damaged

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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ML51 KSV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ML51 KSV, 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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ML51 KSV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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