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YL55 VAY

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,339 mi
Last recorded128,339 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 128,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 126,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and 2nd rear box. (7.1.2)

Front both, outer sills corroding.

Nearside Front tyre, wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine idle hunting/lumpy?

engine management light on.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 113,096 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint and 2nd rear box. (7.1.2)

Front both, outer sills corroding.

Nearside Front tyre, wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine idle hunting/lumpy?

engine management light on.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,015 miles

ECU lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise

exhaust rear section hanger perished

fuel vapour detected in engine bay

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit/no visible tread on edge

outer sills dented

Fail 7 Aug 2015 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

ECU lamp on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise

exhaust rear section hanger perished

front brakes imbalanced

fuel vapour detected in engine bay

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit/no visible tread on edge

outer sills dented

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on front brake discs

ecu light on

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

smell of fuel from engine bay area

Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on front brake discs

ecu light on

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

smell of fuel from engine bay area

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,317 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

front undertray is damaged

n/s headlight beam image is poor ( condensation in headlight )

o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge and has cuts on inner sidewall

smell of fuel from engine bay area

Fail 21 Jun 2013 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,645 miles

cut in o/s/f inner sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,634 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in o/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 67,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front and off side rear tyre has been run low on pressure and sidewall starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,427 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,427 miles

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

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

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

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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YL55 VAY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL55 VAY, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YL55 VAY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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