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KW53 OWM

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 OWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread at 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front spring rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear spring very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface 90% covered with rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms and roll bar very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,998 miles

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

EML on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension bump stops insecure.n/s and o/s

all 4 brake discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,026 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 46,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

both rear bump stops adrift

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,653 miles

Both front tyres bold on outer edges but no cords visable.(strong advisory)

Centre rear brake light not working

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)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 37,647 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall. Cords are not exposed or visable

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,505 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,847 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 19,847 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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KW53 OWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 KW53 OWM, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW53 OWM is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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