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OU53 SZE

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 SZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend replacement. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer lower wing area corrosion. Recommend attention.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 91,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,519 miles

Front suspension and suspensioncomponents surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded.

Rear exhaust connection between sections heavy corrosion.

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside inner sill corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust connection between sections heavy corrosion.

Rear parking brake only just met requirements.

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 84,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,714 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,617 miles

slight play in off side rear wheel hub

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,144 miles

wear to o/s and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,881 miles

dampness around steering rack.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,826 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dampness around steering rack.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,379 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 55,379 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,471 miles

dampness around steering rack.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,470 miles

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

dampness around steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,337 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DAMAGED INSIDE REAR SPRINGS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,398 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,394 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,536 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 15,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 11,862 miles

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

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

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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OU53 SZE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OU53 SZE, 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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OU53 SZE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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