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VO53YCT
2003 ALFA ROMEO 147
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
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- Registration VO53YCT
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 147
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative to mobilise vehicle, but very dangerous (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached modified to mobilise, but very dangerous (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS both split too (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS and OS (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheel weights inner edge on brake hoses (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release VERY DANGEROUS (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is the space saver spare (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished, but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mountings and the joints heavily corroded, but still secure.
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,385 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,125 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,499 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly
3 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,968 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,691 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,175 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,376 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,238 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,456 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,048 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202630 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,504 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2008 8 Jun 202630 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,840 MI
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VO53YCT was registered on 2003-09-24
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