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Alfa Romeo GTV

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T53 KWEMOT history

T53 KWE is a green petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 108,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,422 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 KWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 KWE was last recorded at 108,422 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,418 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,422 miles
  • 2025 – 107,196 miles
  • 2024 – 105,760 miles
  • 2023 – 104,455 miles
  • 2022 – 102,827 miles
  • 2021 – 101,967 miles
  • 2020 – 101,492 miles
  • 2019 – 100,576 miles
  • 2018 – 99,080 miles
  • 2017 – 97,273 miles
  • 2016 – 94,892 miles
  • 2015 – 91,816 miles
  • 2014 – 87,944 miles
  • 2013 – 84,648 miles
  • 2012 – 83,136 miles
  • 2011 – 78,840 miles
  • 2010 – 75,473 miles
  • 2009 – 72,292 miles
  • 2008 – 67,346 miles
  • 2007 – 55,081 miles
  • 2006 – 51,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,422 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS and OS links (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,422 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    307455218856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS and OS links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail108,418 miles (+1,222)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,418 miles
    Test number
    858432814746
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS and OS links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,196 miles (+1,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    145531367753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass105,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,760 miles
    Test number
    273500933895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail105,760 miles (+1,305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,760 miles
    Test number
    823090330161
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass104,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    407171241539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail104,455 miles (+1,628)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    198457029564
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass102,827 miles (+860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    151873958838
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass101,967 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,967 miles
    Test number
    101535417180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail101,964 miles (+472)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    557474063306
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass101,492 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    476334223349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,474 miles (+898)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    290802185601
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))
  13. Pass100,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,576 miles
    Test number
    704689704209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail100,576 miles (+1,496)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,576 miles
    Test number
    819877874955
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass99,080 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,080 miles
    Test number
    476932134964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,077 miles (+1,804)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    240755637230
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  17. Pass97,273 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    710386847141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,892 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,892 miles
    Test number
    375264416538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,816 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    257355553842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    958950564289
    • NoteRear foot brake effort low
  21. Fail87,944 miles (+3,296)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    695459654272
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear foot brake effort low
  22. Pass84,648 miles (+1,512)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    388933853235
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRust on front subframe and suspension arms
  23. Pass83,136 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    288008452203
    • NoteSuspension parts rusty
  24. Fail83,134 miles (+4,294)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    925987652243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension parts rusty
  25. Pass78,840 miles (+3,367)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    136212551154
    • NoteFront tyre inner edges worn low
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
  26. Pass75,473 miles (+3,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    983493330105
    • NoteCracking offside front brake hose
  27. Pass72,292 miles (+14)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,292 miles
    Test number
    181956259143
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
    • NoteOffside front brake hose cracking
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm front bush movement
  28. Fail72,278 miles (+4,932)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,278 miles
    Test number
    184884859177
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
    • NoteOffside front brake hose cracking
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm front bush movement
  29. Pass67,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    492165458134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,346 miles (+101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    251765758101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  31. Fail67,245 miles (+12,164)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,245 miles
    Test number
    423422348185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  32. Pass55,081 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,081 miles
    Test number
    164409247122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass51,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    553926856160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 KWE

Does T53 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 KWE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 KWE?
The MOT on T53 KWE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 KWE done?
T53 KWE was recorded at 108,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has T53 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 KWE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 KWE 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 T53 KWE find?
T53 KWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os discs; front coil spring corroded both ns and os coils; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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