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Alfa Romeo GTV

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,970 cc

W5 SDYMOT history

W5 SDY is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 12 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
123,857 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SDY was last recorded at 123,857 miles on 17 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,857 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,857 miles
  • 2023 – 118,869 miles
  • 2022 – 116,134 miles
  • 2021 – 113,727 miles
  • 2020 – 112,144 miles
  • 2019 – 109,740 miles
  • 2018 – 105,951 miles
  • 2017 – 101,298 miles
  • 2016 – 93,743 miles
  • 2015 – 89,399 miles
  • 2014 – 87,909 miles
  • 2013 – 84,442 miles
  • 2012 – 82,087 miles
  • 2011 – 76,597 miles
  • 2009 – 73,704 miles
  • 2008 – 71,215 miles
  • 2007 – 62,178 miles
  • 2006 – 57,695 miles
  • 2005 – 52,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,857 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,857 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,857 miles
    Test number
    691875877932
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Fail123,857 miles (+4,988)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,857 miles
    Test number
    552311446502
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass118,869 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    311862322677
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Fail118,868 miles (+2,734)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,868 miles
    Test number
    578272442159
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass116,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    494329398076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail116,134 miles (+2,407)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    501877035820
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass113,727 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    917504548878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,144 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,144 miles
    Test number
    473807400052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail112,121 miles (+2,381)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    637516278478
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass109,740 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,740 miles
    Test number
    880509399623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass105,951 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    396849510883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,800 miles (+4,502)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,800 miles
    Test number
    494347452613
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass101,298 miles (+7,555)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    977891744208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,743 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    463186695790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,399 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    419224835004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    667228544080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,909 miles (+3,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    837491144056
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  18. Pass84,442 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    658265843074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    138332352428
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Fail82,087 miles (+5,490)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    927342052095
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass76,597 miles (+2,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    866979211056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
  22. Pass73,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    160625589255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,704 miles (+2,489)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    190843389287
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  24. Pass71,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    831064898203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Fail71,211 miles (+9,033)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    274394898248
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass62,178 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    174586337208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,166 miles (+4,471)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    752163837255
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  28. Pass57,695 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,695 miles
    Test number
    791304436241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    533705125274
    • 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)

Questions about W5 SDY

Does W5 SDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 SDY expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 SDY?
The MOT on W5 SDY expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 SDY done?
W5 SDY was recorded at 123,857 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 3,830 miles a year.
Has W5 SDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SDY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 SDY 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 W5 SDY find?
W5 SDY passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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