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YY05 VFV

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,372 miles

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

N/s and o/s headlight washers inoperative

N/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Offside Dip beam slightly dim

Offside Front Top strut mounting worn

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 144,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ball joint come adrift (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fuel tank heat shield loose but still secure

N/s and o/s headlight washers inoperative

Offside Front Top strut mounting worn

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 139,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 133,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 116,730 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,475 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,006 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 96,006 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

under tray hanging off.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,836 miles

Exhaust Hanger Broke But Still Secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Smell Of Fuel, No Leak Visable

Fail 7 Jul 2012 84,808 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust Hanger Broke But Still Secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,553 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 62,273 miles

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

1) N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( worn on inner edge ).

2) O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

3) Outer surface of N/S/R Brae disc worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,824 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 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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YY05 VFV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YY05 VFV, 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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YY05 VFV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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