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DY55 YKZ

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,589 mi
Last recorded144,589 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,589 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2017 144,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,288 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 141,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake. (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres getting low on edges.

exhaust rubbers splitting.

Pass 7 May 2015 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 128,241 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

slight damage to offside door sill

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 128,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

rear brakes are binding slightly

slight damage to offside door sill

Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes are binding slightly

damage to both door sills

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,030 miles

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

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

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre misshapen

Fail 31 Oct 2012 120,017 miles

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

E.M.W.L ON

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

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

nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,696 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,873 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,149 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 102,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YKZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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