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SO05 FWA

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,187 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 67,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,160 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,514 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,514 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,523 miles

engine has an oil leak

under tray loose

Fail 31 May 2013 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine has an oil leak

under tray loose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,040 miles

Nearside front brake squeeling when applied

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,040 miles

Nearside front brake squeeling when applied

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,342 miles

both front brake disks badly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded quite badly

exhaust rear section badly corroded

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

slight damage to offside front raod wheel on inner rim

Fail 22 Jun 2010 36,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,985 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs corroded

drip tray broken and cable tied on

rear number plate deteriorating

rubber bush on both front suspension arms perishing

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

2 x nails in offside rear tyre and perishing in tread area

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs corroded

drip tray broken and cable tied on

rear number plate deteriorating

rubber bush on both front suspension arms perishing

some corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

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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SO05 FWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO05 FWA, 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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SO05 FWA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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