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KW08 YSH

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YSH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2026 90,007 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both outer sills excessively corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 89,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 87,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 87,721 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 86,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 85,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,207 miles

Central exhaust centre box bracket corroded starting to break from centre box

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box mount broken , centre box rubbers breaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs starting to corrode inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,095 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 73,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

near side sun viser faulty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,742 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,551 miles

front tyres close to limit

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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KW08 YSH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,685 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 KW08 YSH, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW08 YSH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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