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YL53 FGK

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 FGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 140,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,485 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mist of oil around gearbox

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 135,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Mist of oil around gearbox

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,818 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 130,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 127,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,688 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 123,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 123,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 120,328 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 120,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 113,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 113,572 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,205 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,995 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 87,923 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,943 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,938 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,887 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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YL53 FGK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 66,844 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 YL53 FGK, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL53 FGK registered?

YL53 FGK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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