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OE53 VSD

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,798 mi
Last recorded59,798 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VSD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,798 miles

Age related corrosion under the vehicle and suspension related components

Exhaust flexi noisy

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

steering rack seepage

Fail 6 Nov 2023 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both spring corroded

general corrosion advise

steering rack seepage

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 24 Sep 2021 58,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 53,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,065 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2017 49,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure bolt loose in subframe (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge+split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn on outer face (3.5.1i)

both rear exhausts corroded

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust box corroded

near side front tyre bald inner edge

off side rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box corroded

near side front tyre bald inner edge

off side rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 40,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 May 2013 40,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 33,870 miles

Front tyre bald on inside edges

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

Fail 14 May 2012 33,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front and rear brake pads low

Front brake discs poor

Front tyre bald on inside edges

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,034 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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OE53 VSD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE53 VSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OE53 VSD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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