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SE05 SDO

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 SDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 53,101 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,101 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 50kg (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both sides 40 kg (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in inner tread 225/40r18

Fail 6 May 2016 47,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in inner tread 225/40r18

Pass 13 May 2015 42,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,441 miles

advise play/wear at nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush(rearmost)

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 37,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise play/wear at nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush(rearmost)

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,898 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear discs slight corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,773 miles

offside rear hand brake cable insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,664 miles

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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SE05 SDO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE05 SDO, 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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SE05 SDO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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