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KY55 EKV

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,495 mi
Last recorded166,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 EKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 166,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 166,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 152,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 152,228 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,695 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 150,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 145,955 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 145,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 140,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 133,838 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)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 133,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 124,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around fuel pump,no visible leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 124,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

dampness around fuel pump,no visible leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,812 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 113,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,788 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 88,628 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 84,934 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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KY55 EKV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KY55 EKV, 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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KY55 EKV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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