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Alfa Romeo GT

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,970 cc

L40 GTMMOT history

L40 GTM is a red petrol Alfa Romeo GT first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
107,319 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 GTM was last recorded at 107,319 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,866 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,319 miles
  • 2024 – 106,866 miles
  • 2023 – 106,817 miles
  • 2022 – 106,365 miles
  • 2021 – 105,968 miles
  • 2020 – 105,219 miles
  • 2017 – 103,228 miles
  • 2016 – 102,931 miles
  • 2015 – 99,694 miles
  • 2014 – 93,325 miles
  • 2013 – 75,718 miles
  • 2012 – 62,215 miles
  • 2011 – 48,303 miles
  • 2010 – 34,258 miles
  • 2009 – 30,557 miles
  • 2008 – 23,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,319 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle under lining (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal filled with expanding foam (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,319 miles (+453)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    617510616018
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle under lining (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal filled with expanding foam (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,866 miles (+49)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    746244836183
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass106,817 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    735404808744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryMain beam diferent colours

  4. Fail106,817 miles (+452)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    156454353684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryMain beam diferent colours

  5. Pass106,365 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    196739110043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,353 miles (+385)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,353 miles
    Test number
    251252813146
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass105,968 miles (+749)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    803650679675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters starting to peal off number plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPedal rubber missing from clutch pedal

  8. Pass105,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    383688849964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,219 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    960858453204
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,228 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,228 miles
    Test number
    894520379155
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail103,226 miles (+15)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,226 miles
    Test number
    874022929645
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail103,211 miles (+280)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    100680673281
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass102,931 miles (+3,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    181758315942
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,694 miles (+6,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    364620552146
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass93,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    497449224461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,325 miles (+5,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    416058124463
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass88,069 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    266298294060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail88,069 miles (+12,351)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    776207094008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass75,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    617246893055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,718 miles (+13,503)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    676743993077
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass62,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,215 miles
    Test number
    716852802106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,214 miles (+13,911)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,214 miles
    Test number
    898381302107
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass48,303 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    418131001159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,101 miles (+13,843)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    139876991054
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside fornt tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working

  25. Pass34,258 miles (+3,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    303469570034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    464912899136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,557 miles (+6,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    820802699192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass23,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,666 miles
    Test number
    141414398182
    • NoteFront discs scored an lipped on inner edge

Questions about L40 GTM

Does L40 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 GTM expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 GTM?
The MOT on L40 GTM expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 GTM done?
L40 GTM was recorded at 107,319 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has L40 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GTM has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 GTM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 GTM find?
L40 GTM failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle under lining, and 7 more.

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