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AO03 KPU

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,048 miles

Offside Front fuel pipe under body corroded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 123,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 123,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

fuel pipe excessively corroded osf

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,565 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,977 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 120,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge and is also out of shape on the inner edge - Advise replacement

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 105,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge and is also out of shape on the inner edge - Advise replacement

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,310 miles

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

engine managment light on constantly

near side rear parking brake only just passed - attention advised

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,073 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,066 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,650 miles

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

Steering rack, offside gaiter wet.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,958 miles

blow from rear exhaust joint.

both front tyres worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,007 miles

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

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

dampness around o/side steering rack.

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AO03 KPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO03 KPU, 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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AO03 KPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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