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SW05 AAY

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,428 mi
Last recorded86,428 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 86,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, both inner and outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,758 miles

Both front to rear and both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Corrosion in outer and inner sills.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front outer sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas.

Front subframe corroded.

Oil cooler pipes metal sections badly corroded.

Rear tyre treads low on edges and tyres badly perished in tread.(205/55R16)

Slight play in offside inner steering track rod balljoint.

Some corrosion in suspension components.

Fail 29 May 2020 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front to rear and both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Corrosion in outer and inner sills.

Exhaust cat mounting brackets broken but system is secure.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front outer sills holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas.

Front subframe corroded.

Nail in Nearside front tyre.

Oil cooler pipes metal sections badly corroded.

Rear tyre treads low on edges and tyres badly perished in tread.(205/55R16)

Slight play in offside inner steering track rod balljoint.

Some corrosion in suspension components.

Pass 8 May 2019 81,534 miles

exhaust corroded, slight blow from rear and 2 hangers broken

front most handbrake cable corroded

hand brake ratchet quiet but not slipping

numerous suspension bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension arm

slight wear rear tyres

suspension components corroded eg front subframe, front shocks, springs etc

underside corroded and hole in sills outwith 30cm of structural areas

Fail 8 May 2019 81,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust corroded, slight blow from rear and 2 hangers broken

front most handbrake cable corroded

hand brake ratchet quiet but not slipping

numerous suspension bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension arm

slight wear rear tyres

suspension components corroded eg front subframe, front shocks, springs etc

underside corroded and hole in sills outwith 30cm of structural areas

Pass 22 May 2018 78,620 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front hand brake cable corroded

sills corroded and holed at front outwith structural areas

slight corrosion on other parts of under side

slight wear in suspension bushes

tyres now on rear slightly worn

Fail 21 May 2018 78,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front hand brake cable corroded

front tyres slightly worn

sills corroded and holed at front outwith structural areas

slight corrosion on other parts of under side

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,430 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and getting down in tread 205/55/16 91v

all coil springs rusty

both sills corroded and holed at front

corrosion underside

exhaust rusty

free play hand brake

o/s/ inner drive shaft boot pin hole

oil cooler pipes rusty

slight movement both front lower suspension arms bushes

some brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 74,430 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills to floor holed at suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracking and getting down in tread 205/55/16 91v

all coil springs rusty

both sills corroded and holed at front

corrosion underside

exhaust rusty

free play hand brake

front sub frame very rusty

o/s/ inner drive shaft boot pin hole

oil cooler pipes rusty

oil leak front of engine

slight movement both front lower suspension arms bushes

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 70,217 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 70,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,960 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 66,953 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 64,432 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 64,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 60,568 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 53,849 miles

Front Lower Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 49,577 miles

borderline play in offside front upper suspension arm pin/bush

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2009 45,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 37,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SW05 AAY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SW05 AAY, 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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SW05 AAY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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