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HV05 HZC

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 HZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 157,463 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 157,462 miles

Emissions not tested due to turbo leaking oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,566 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp

Rear parking brake @ 16 %

Fail 15 Jul 2019 151,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (bulb in wrong) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side light dim

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp

Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,682 miles

Offside Rear antiroll bar d bush worn

Fail 7 Aug 2018 146,676 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear antiroll bar d bush worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,904 miles

EML on

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 137,854 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 127,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside exhaust mouting bracket missing but system still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,219 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside exhaust mouting bracket missing but system still supported

Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,804 miles

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,828 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,014 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,014 miles

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

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

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 23 Mar 2011 74,578 miles

Exhaust bracket broken (rear)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,577 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket broken (rear)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,162 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Advise: dent in o/s front end of sill

Advise: o/s & n/s handbrake cable outer casings cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 63,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV05 HZC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HV05 HZC, 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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HV05 HZC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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