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SM59 SBO

2009 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,588 mi
Last recorded144,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo GT71,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 SBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 140,182 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,569 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 130,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,514 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 115,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,477 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,347 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 66,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,085 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 37,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cut in o/s/f tyre but not through to ply.

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

Suspect o/s/f upper suspension arm is fouling inner wing liner.

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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SM59 SBO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 71,122 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 SM59 SBO, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM59 SBO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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