2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

373 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 373 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.6%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Washers: not working4.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.0%
  2. Lights & electrics24.7%
  3. Body & chassis16.4%
  4. Brakes14.7%
  5. Tyres12.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2007 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2007 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 373 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Alfa Romeo GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).