2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Suspension23.5%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Tyres8.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2005 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Alfa Romeo GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).