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BU05 SOS

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 SOS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 118,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,917 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,030 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 114,409 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2019 114,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Free Play In Steering Rack

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi sections slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,727 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills/floor rust holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 109,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Wiper starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,336 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 108,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,737 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s pos lamp dim

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,376 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2010 83,995 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,658 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,324 miles

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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BU05 SOS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 77,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU05 SOS, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 SOS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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