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MK05 XLS

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,819 mi
Last recorded111,819 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XLS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 111,819 miles

Front brake app slightly out

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 May 2020 111,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake app slightly out

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,361 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,365 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 97,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,112 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,136 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,854 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,854 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both sides front tyres worn on inner edges nearly though to cords.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,409 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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MK05 XLS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK05 XLS, 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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MK05 XLS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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