CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM08 DKD

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,660 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 132,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mcpherson strut top knotchy when turned

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,708 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 127,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,879 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,061 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 67,705 miles

O/S/R tyre close to wear markers.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre uneven wear

30mm cut in nearside front tyre tread but not showing ply/cords

45mm cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre, approx 10mm deep but not showing ply/cords

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,596 miles

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

slight cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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
Full Alfa Romeo GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM08 DKD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM08 DKD, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM08 DKD?

You can check the full history of SM08 DKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM08 DKD registered?

SM08 DKD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is SM08 DKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 DKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM08 DKD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM08 DKD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.