MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
various underbody corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
various underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear handbrake cables rusty
rear back box outer skin comeing off
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear handbrake cables rusty
rear back box outer skin comeing off
Nearside 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)
front screen wipers slightly juddering/smearing
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
tyre size = 205/55ZR16
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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)
front screen wipers slightly juddering/smearing
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
tyre size = 205/55ZR16
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
CORRISION IN REAR BOX
SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARM BALL JIONT O/S/F
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
CORRISION IN REAR BOX
SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARM BALL JIONT O/S/F
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wiper blade deteriorated. †offside front tyre worn on inner edge. †clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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OV51 XZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 OV51 XZK, 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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OV51 XZK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2001.
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