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YY55 GXA

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

162,610 mi
Last recorded162,610 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 GXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 162,610 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f brake hose not sitting in bracket correctly but still secure

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in o/s lower corner of windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2014 162,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake hose not sitting in bracket correctly but still secure

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

stone chip in o/s lower corner of windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2014 162,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from oil cooler

water leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 162,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 162,001 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 160,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 137,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 137,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 124,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 111,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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YY55 GXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 YY55 GXA, 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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YY55 GXA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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