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DY55 VKC

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension strut top mounting cups look corroded

both rear trailing arms, front mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,257 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension strut top mounting cups look corroded

both rear trailing arms, front mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension strut top mounting cups look corroded

both parking brake cables not fully secure at mounting to body

both rear trailing arms, front mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both parking brake cables outer sleeves split

both rear trailing arms, front mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres perished and distorted on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,974 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

loud rattling from gearbox

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket adrift

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,176 miles

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

Front Discs Rusty And Slightly Scored.

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,243 miles

off side rear and near side rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,024 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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DY55 VKC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY55 VKC, 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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DY55 VKC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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