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WV53 ZWU

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,629 mi
Last recorded127,629 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 127,629 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 126,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 63,432 miles

n/s handbrake effort less than o/s

Fail 6 Feb 2009 63,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s handbrake effort less than o/s

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,767 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 46,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,975 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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WV53 ZWU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 ZWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV53 ZWU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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