2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high3.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Brakes22.7%
  3. Suspension14.5%
  4. Seat belts & airbags11.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Tyres2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

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: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. 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 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2004 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

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

Is the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).