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WU05 ZCV

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,945 mi
Last recorded135,945 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,945 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing and fading (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 129,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 128,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 5 rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2016 113,543 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers

Exhaust corrode

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 8 May 2015 97,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 97,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 90,022 miles

DISCS WORN/CORRODED.TYRES WALL DAMAGE N/S/F+N/S/R.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY O/S/R STRUT TOP MOUNT.FAULT N/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE.DAMAGE SILLS.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 90,022 miles

DISCS WORN/CORRODED.TYRES WALL DAMAGE N/S/F+N/S/R.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY O/S/R STRUT TOP MOUNT.FAULT N/S OUTER DOOR HANDLE.DAMAGE SILLS.

Pass 22 May 2013 81,822 miles

FAULT N/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE.BRAKES-ALL DISCS CORRODED-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN.DAMAGE-N/S/F TYRE WALL-SILLS.PLAY O/S/R SPRING TOP MOUNT.

Fail 22 May 2013 81,822 miles

FAULT N/S/F OUTER DOOR HANDLE.BRAKES-ALL DISCS CORRODED-R SERVICE APPLICATION UNEVEN.DAMAGE-N/S/F TYRE WALL-SILLS.PLAY O/S/R SPRING TOP MOUNT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,349 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F DISCS CORRODED.PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 17 May 2011 70,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 65,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake outer cables worn

o/s side repeater slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 65,417 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake outer cables worn

o/s side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 60,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 60,478 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.SUSPENSION-MINOR PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT-MINOR PLAY O/S/R STRUT TOP MOUNT-PLAY N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 27 May 2008 53,508 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU05 ZCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU05 ZCV, 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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WU05 ZCV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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