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BJ56 VPM

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,726 mi
Last recorded128,726 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VPM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,726 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 128,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 127,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s handbrake showing low effort at wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,633 miles

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 113,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,132 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sills damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 84,361 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on the inner edge

offside front tyre close to legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,641 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 53,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,738 miles

N/S/F tyre pressure low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,094 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to front underside of vehicle

protectives covers at end of nsr + osr handbrake cables split

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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BJ56 VPM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 VPM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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