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YR05 XKX

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 117,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 113,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,971 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,637 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 103,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,518 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,303 miles

nearside front inner tyre wall is cut

nearside rear tyre is low on pressure

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,199 miles

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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YR05 XKX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YR05 XKX, 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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YR05 XKX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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