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Alfa Romeo GTV

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,970 cc

L21 UFOMOT history

L21 UFO is a black petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
119,717 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2020
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 UFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 UFO was last recorded at 119,717 miles on 19 Feb 2020, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2011: 44,691 miles, lower than 94,683 miles on 1 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,079 miles · 14 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 119,717 miles
  • 2019 – 118,079 miles
  • 2017 – 118,072 miles
  • 2016 – 117,190 miles
  • 2015 – 114,941 miles
  • 2014 – 114,040 miles
  • 2013 – 110,585 miles
  • 2012 – 103,590 miles
  • 2011 – 94,692 miles
  • 2009 – 89,840 miles
  • 2008 – 80,933 miles
  • 2006 – 68,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911824291711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    721135762233
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounts perrished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    675464301994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /shape (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    837795714757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. FailMileage not read3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    488224107183
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120260867822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725795153686
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,717 miles (+1,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    863828344341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,079 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    393468633650
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass118,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    968791796921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked out of drivers view of road

  11. Fail118,072 miles (+882)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    339165273030
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked out of drivers view of road

  12. Pass117,190 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    918027024195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryWindow screen cracked out of drivers view

  13. Fail117,190 miles (+2,249)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,190 miles
    Test number
    622883943283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryWindow screen cracked out of drivers view

  14. Pass114,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,941 miles
    Test number
    376814345041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,941 miles (+901)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,941 miles
    Test number
    348503845099
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape

  16. Pass114,040 miles (+3,455)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    538346754054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass110,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    576368033056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,585 miles (+6,995)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    536527533076
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass103,590 miles (+8,898)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    125579832071
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass94,692 miles (+50,001)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    136400041414
    • DangerousF/discs badly worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  21. Fail44,691 miles (-49,992)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    808568831001
    • DangerousF/discs badly worn
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  22. Fail94,683 miles (+4,843)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,683 miles
    Test number
    416402531073
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs badly corroded

  23. Pass89,840 miles (+8,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,840 miles
    Test number
    720460429075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass80,933 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    160393668088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,653 miles
    Test number
    393046656222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 UFO

Does L21 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 UFO expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 UFO?
The MOT on L21 UFO expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 UFO done?
L21 UFO was recorded at 119,717 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2020, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has L21 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 UFO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 UFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 UFO find?
L21 UFO passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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