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Y186 KVW

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 KVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,431 miles

Eml light stays on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Eml light stays on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,146 miles

EML ligth stays on

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML ligth stays on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light stays on

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light stays on

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag ligth stays on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,566 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,345 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 11 Apr 2006 32,101 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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Y186 KVW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y186 KVW, 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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What year was Y186 KVW registered?

Y186 KVW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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