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DC54 BYK

2004 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo GT77,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,486 miles

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

Nearside door handle broken but ok

Offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside door handle broken but ok

Offside sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door handle damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel lightly binding

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 109,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door handle damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel lightly binding

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,006 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2013 100,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ASR attachment on n\s\f broken

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil pressure light on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,991 miles

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

nearside front suspension level sensor detached

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front suspension level sensor detached

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,201 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,201 miles

Both rear tyres slight uneven wear

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,470 miles

both front washer jets needs adjusting

exhaust front down pipe flex splitting

front n/plate comming away from back plate

strong advice both front tyres inner edges very worn poss tracking out

strong advice front brake discs wearing and lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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DC54 BYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 77,767 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 DC54 BYK, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC54 BYK is a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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