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MK05 XMS

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 XMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,986 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Repairs covered in under seal

Fail 29 Aug 2019 103,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle inc. floors, sills and steering, suspension and braking components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,364 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 98,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,876 miles

Nearside Outer DOOR HANDLE FIXING POINT INSECURE

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer DOOR HANDLE FIXING POINT INSECURE

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,892 miles

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

o/s inner rackend ball joint slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s inner rackend ball joint slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,507 miles

Centre silencer corroding.

Front brake discs wearing, lipped.

Front brake pads wearing.

Nearside rear tyre, cut in sidewall.

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

Offside front sidelight, suspect connection.

Offside front tyre, bald inner edge.

Offside stoplight, suspect connection.

Oil leak

Rear silencer, heavy corrosion, seam splitting.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,150 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,147 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads wearing.

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

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

Offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,092 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner tread

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,651 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XMS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK05 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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