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VU51 MKC

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,813 mi
Last recorded129,813 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,813 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 110,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut outer sidewall o/s/f

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,427 miles

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

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

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

cut outer sidewall o/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front lower valance damaged.

offside front tyre at legal limit on inner edge.

rear wiper split.

slight movement in offside steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,622 miles

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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VU51 MKC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU51 MKC, 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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VU51 MKC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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