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SL05 YFW

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,856 mi
Last recorded103,856 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 YFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,819 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r bump stop loose

Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r bump stop loose

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,405 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,263 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,263 miles

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

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

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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SL05 YFW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL05 YFW, 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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SL05 YFW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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