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Alfa Romeo GTV

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,970 cc

S18 LFAMOT history

S18 LFA is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
113,304 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 LFA was last recorded at 113,304 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2024: 113,304 miles, lower than 113,305 miles on 10 Jan 2024.

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
113,304 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,304 miles
  • 2024 – 113,304 miles
  • 2022 – 112,691 miles
  • 2021 – 109,846 miles
  • 2019 – 105,180 miles
  • 2018 – 99,148 miles
  • 2016 – 97,161 miles
  • 2015 – 93,720 miles
  • 2013 – 92,938 miles
  • 2012 – 91,594 miles
  • 2011 – 90,350 miles
  • 2010 – 87,030 miles
  • 2009 – 80,970 miles
  • 2008 – 67,968 miles
  • 2007 – 58,844 miles
  • 2006 – 53,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,304 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • All coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside corroded sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle Underside, Floor Pan And Sills Corroded. Outer Sill Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,304 miles5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    887659073739
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass113,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    586985267725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,304 miles (-1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    256407344302
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,305 miles (+614)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    785548714362
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    222167906764
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and sills damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Fail112,691 miles (+2,845)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    320769401970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and sills damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass109,846 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    202878872363
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded sill covers fitted

  8. Fail109,840 miles (+4,660)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    949387383066
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded sill covers fitted

  9. Pass105,180 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    215530197056
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Underside, Floor Pan And Sills Corroded. Outer Sill Covers Fitted

  10. Fail105,177 miles (+6,029)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    989235759577
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Underside, Floor Pan And Sills Corroded. Outer Sill Covers Fitted

  11. Pass99,148 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,148 miles
    Test number
    189616110979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,142 miles (+1,981)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    981199734463
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Pass97,161 miles (+3,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    695835163132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills to floor pans (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass93,720 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    567960305117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,938 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    956704383270
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass91,594 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,594 miles
    Test number
    828508692237
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail91,590 miles (+1,240)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    507926792212
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass90,350 miles (+3,320)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    999010081227
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNo plates tie wraped on

  19. Pass87,030 miles (+199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    393160680235
    • NoteAll rusted

  20. Fail86,831 miles (+5,861)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    831970070263
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll rusted

  21. Pass80,970 miles (+13,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    172739379215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,968 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    310545958484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,938 miles (+9,094)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    833805748299
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass58,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    543281617292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,844 miles (+1,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    641887607234
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass57,739 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,739 miles
    Test number
    130469957462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,101 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    351402066470
    • NoteSTONE CHIP IN WINDSRCEEN

Questions about S18 LFA

Does S18 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 LFA expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 LFA?
The MOT on S18 LFA expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 LFA done?
S18 LFA was recorded at 113,304 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has S18 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LFA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 LFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 LFA find?
S18 LFA failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside headlamp aim too low, and 10 more.

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