MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
slight distortion/corrosion to offside front chassis rail.
slight distortion/corrosion to offside front chassis rail.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
24% imbalance rear brakes
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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YY53 YPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YY53 YPU, 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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YY53 YPU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 February 2004.
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