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Y7 GTV

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 108,008 miles

Front cross member corroded

Front subframe corroded

both outer sills weak and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 108,003 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

Front subframe corroded

both outer sills weak and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs poor condition

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,330 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs poor condition

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,788 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 101,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,915 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 97,818 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,536 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 92,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,575 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,892 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper lever pulled forward

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,892 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper lever pulled forward

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,811 miles

slight power steering leak at rack

slight wear o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,805 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves slightly deteriorated

rear bumpstops insecure

slight power steering leak at rack

slight wear o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,539 miles

t/belt covers slightly broken

leak from o/s d/shaft seal area?

rear disks slightly poor

slight low reading from o/s handbrake

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disks poor

leak from o/s d/shaft seal area?

slight low reading from o/s handbrake

t/belt covers slightly broken

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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Y7 GTV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y7 GTV, 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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Y7 GTV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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