2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

112 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working4.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.9%
  2. Suspension25.0%
  3. Body & chassis15.2%
  4. Brakes14.3%
  5. Tyres12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%

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: 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 2009 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2009 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 112 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 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).