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DS54 BBO

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 127,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,108 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on all four corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 122,108 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin allfour (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 118,486 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 118,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Emission control equipment obviously defective failed emissions retested (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,908 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,680 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,821 miles

Slight play in rear suspension bush's

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,766 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 66,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,124 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,028 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 45,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,361 miles

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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DS54 BBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,829 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 DS54 BBO, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS54 BBO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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