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WV53 ZYL

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,192 mi
Last recorded70,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZYL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,192 miles

small crack in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen and insecure (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,020 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,909 miles

Offside offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

slight corrosion on all brake discs

slight damage to screen

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,400 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake disc's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,349 miles

rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,349 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,266 miles

petrol flap damaged

slight wear on front brake discs

wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Mar 2013 59,266 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

petrol flap damaged

slight wear on front brake discs

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front brake hose has a slight twist

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,643 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,641 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,069 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,069 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,581 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,883 miles

rear tyres nearing limit

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,883 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 21,087 miles

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
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WV53 ZYL is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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