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RF05 CVE

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,325 mi
Last recorded144,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 CVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2022 144,325 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle rear seat belt jammed and unable to wind (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases There is a major leak of exhaust gases at the flexible section of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure The rubber mounts for the rear exhaust silencer and broken and the silencer is insecure on the vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is excessively corroded within the prescribed area of the trailing arm mount. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt missing from wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt missing from wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired The end of the sill repair has not been correctly joined to the body of the vehicle. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked yellow outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge has chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of exhaust gases from the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has a lot of travel in it while carrying out maximum effort test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has play in it when checking with the lever bar. ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Outer lens cover deteriorated on the reflector ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front and Offside front sills have corroded through but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot split on the smaller end and still protecting the CV joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill repair heavily covered in sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 140,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 140,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 140,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides rear (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable missing

Offside Rear handbrake cable disconnected

Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,345 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 134,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,773 miles

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

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

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

sun strip on windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2019 111,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

sun strip on windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,410 miles

Rear both Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,826 miles

Engine management light indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 89,406 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 89,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,506 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer box rubber mounts damaged x 2.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer box rubber mounts damaged x 2.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 59,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 59,081 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front dics pitted

rear discs and pads worn near limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,164 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,136 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 27,136 miles

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

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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RF05 CVE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF05 CVE, 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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RF05 CVE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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