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WV53 ZZE

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,362 mi
Last recorded112,362 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,030 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose not clipped securely (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,761 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,399 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

All 4 brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2010 74,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,303 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,707 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,889 miles

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

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

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 ZZE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZZE, 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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What year was WV53 ZZE registered?

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

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