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DY55 VKE

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,869 mi
Last recorded89,869 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,869 miles

E.C.M light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to offside front of car

accident damage to under tray

movement in offside front top suspension arm

offside front headlamp damaged and loose, recommend replacement

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2011 89,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

E.C.M light on

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to offside front of car

accident damage to under tray

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,659 miles

Front brake pads very low

Inside of front brake discs heavily corroded

Rear brakes out of balance and appear to have been binding

Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,659 miles

Front brake pads very low

Inside of front brake discs heavily corroded

Rear brakes out of balance and appear to have been binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VKE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DY55 VKE, 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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What year was DY55 VKE registered?

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

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