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MV05 VLB

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 142,093 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Self levelling sensor linkage ball joint fallen off.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 142,093 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not release. (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not release. (7.1.2 (e))

Front brake discs corroded.

Front inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Self levelling sensor linkage ball joint fallen off.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,978 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

n/s headlamp intensity reduced

Fail 8 Mar 2022 138,830 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

n/s headlamp intensity reduced

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 124,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,526 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 114,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N Beasley tested vehicle

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,961 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,155 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust flange deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,865 miles

Headlamp washer inoperative, this will fail next year

N/S/R coil spring corroding

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,865 miles

Headlamp washer inoperative, this will fail next year

N/S/R coil spring corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,572 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 VLB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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