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V30 CTY

2004 Optare Alero

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Optare Alero69,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 CTY
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 83,820 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,815 miles

Nearside Front Air/vacuum reservoir insecure Air tank strap broken (1.1.9 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,501 miles

12 passenger seats at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear ""U" bolts corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,897 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 79,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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V30 CTY is a 2004 Optare Alero in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 69,944 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 Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V30 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V30 CTY?

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What year was V30 CTY registered?

V30 CTY is a 2004 Optare Alero, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is V30 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 CTY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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