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WX55 SXV

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,051 mi
Last recorded128,051 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 SXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 128,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,724 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,625 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 89,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,210 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,558 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 69,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,048 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,693 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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WX55 SXV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WX55 SXV, 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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What year was WX55 SXV registered?

WX55 SXV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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