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YG51 KCZ

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 KCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,223 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,300 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,300 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,132 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,660 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,063 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side handbrake cable mount slightly split

Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side handbrake cable mount slightly split

Fail 29 Sep 2007 38,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,641 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 26,466 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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YG51 KCZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YG51 KCZ, 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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YG51 KCZ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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