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OV03 VEA

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,492 mi
Last recorded189,492 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 189,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear passenger foot wells corroded not considered excessive (6.1.B.2)

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

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

eml light on oil light flickering at tickover

Fail 30 Mar 2016 189,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement both rear calipers seized forward on handbrake cable mechanism (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion rear passenger foot wells corroded not considered excessive (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

eml light on oil light flickering at tickover

Pass 2 Apr 2015 167,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,664 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 140,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,414 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 82,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 60,744 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 60,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2006 46,694 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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OV03 VEA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 66,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 VEA, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV03 VEA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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