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DY55 VKF

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,127 mi
Last recorded159,127 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 159,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill within 30cm of seat belt mount corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,285 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 156,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 150,417 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 150,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 145,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,258 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 135,258 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance none steady light out put. (flashing) (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,049 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 126,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 115,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,952 miles

some corrosion to front brake disc

Fail 19 Nov 2012 99,952 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrosion to front brake disc

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,472 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,476 miles

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)

front brake disc's

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,742 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 72,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,638 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 VKF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

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