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SV05 FOX

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 FOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,133 miles

front an rear suspension arms corroded

front cradle signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2019 101,125 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front an rear suspension arms corroded

front cradle signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

front sub frame corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded poor damping

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension units heavley corroded

under vehicle heavly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,724 miles

sills heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front subframe heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside rear top ball joint worn

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,117 miles

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

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Gearbox leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,081 miles

both body sills damaged

front brake discs pitted and slightly worn

front tyres wearing low and on inner edges

nearside front drop link boot twisted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both body sills damaged

engine oil level low

front brake discs pitted and slightly worn

front tyres wearing low and on inner edges

handbrake almost at end of working travel

nearside front drop link boot twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

air bag fault warning light is on

exhaust heat sheild at rear is loose

offside and nearside outer sill at front bottom lip are damaged

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,776 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

air bag fault warning light is on

exhaust heat sheild at rear is loose

offside and nearside outer sill at front bottom lip are damaged

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,747 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,568 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,976 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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SV05 FOX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV05 FOX, 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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SV05 FOX is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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