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RV55 GTZ

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 94,706 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly at brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,643 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to fail criteria (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,339 miles

Inner nearside and offside sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from aux belt area

Fail 14 Jun 2023 93,338 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner nearside and offside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from aux belt area

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,332 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on edges/shoulders of tread

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed /corroded/damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill area corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured internal amber lens dropped (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,370 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber lens not fixed (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Mirror loose

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system BACK BOX and pipe are badly corroded! (advise replacement)

exhaust system LAMBDA SENSOR is slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

nearside front DOOR MIRROR is slightly damaged/insecure on its mountings! (advise repair)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system BACK BOX and pipe are badly corroded! (advise replacement)

exhaust system LAMBDA SENSOR is slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

nearside front DOOR MIRROR is slightly damaged/insecure on its mountings! (advise repair)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine has no oil in it! (2 litres added) advise service

exhaust system has general corrosion! back box very rusty!

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror insecure

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has no oil in it! (2 litres added)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine has no oil in it! (2 litres added)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,990 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RV55 GTZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RV55 GTZ, 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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RV55 GTZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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