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YJ55 YPN

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,521 mi
Last recorded108,521 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 108,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,916 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe support arm holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

unable to access rear seats / belts through drivers side. Passenger seat access only

Fail 28 Feb 2025 103,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe support arm holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

coolant low

unable to access rear seats / belts through drivers side. Passenger seat access only

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front subframe support bracket holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 81,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush very noisy (no movement though (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 75,644 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 19 Feb 2021 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,482 miles

Offside Front drivers seat back inop. Access gained through passenger seat

Fail 16 Jan 2018 54,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drivers seat back inop. Access gained through passenger seat

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear secondary brake (parking brake) requirements only just met.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 25,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,619 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,843 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 13,843 miles

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

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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YJ55 YPN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 YPN, 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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YJ55 YPN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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