MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns (2.4.G.2)
osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine oil leak
n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes perished
o/s/r brake backing plate rusty and holed
rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
side to side movment in n/s/r wishbone arms bushes
steering rack covered in oil
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
n/s/f o/s/f wishbone bushes perished
o/s/r brake backing plate rusty and holed
rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
side to side movment in n/s/r wishbone arms bushes
steering rack covered in oil
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust rubbers broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VE53 DNY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 VE53 DNY, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VE53 DNY registered?
VE53 DNY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2004.
Is VE53 DNY safe to buy?
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