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MV05 VKB

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,593 mi
Last recorded125,593 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,944 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,539 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,538 miles

Direction indicators not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

EML on

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,269 miles

Offside Front pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusty

undertray damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,252 miles

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

Radiator support member corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Radiator support member corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 91,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 91,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,389 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn & discs worn. Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,312 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,784 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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MV05 VKB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MV05 VKB, 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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MV05 VKB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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