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R12 DFD

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,603 mi
Last recorded78,603 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,390 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,385 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor pans rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pans rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2021 71,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 65,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring pan arm corroded at base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread badly cacked down to cords and inner tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,076 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly pitted and covered in grease

Offside Rear Outer brake pipe slightly pitted and covered in grease

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 62,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,368 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 62,368 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring pan arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,928 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 61,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,681 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,060 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 55,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,811 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,810 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,208 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,208 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,049 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R12 DFD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R12 DFD, 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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R12 DFD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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