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Alfa Romeo GTV

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y227 ESCMOT history

Y227 ESC is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,221 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 ESC was last recorded at 79,221 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,021 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,200 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,221 miles
  • 2025 – 77,021 miles
  • 2024 – 75,281 miles
  • 2021 – 74,582 miles
  • 2020 – 74,309 miles
  • 2017 – 73,971 miles
  • 2016 – 73,384 miles
  • 2015 – 72,766 miles
  • 2014 – 70,926 miles
  • 2013 – 70,198 miles
  • 2012 – 69,081 miles
  • 2011 – 66,932 miles
  • 2010 – 65,178 miles
  • 2009 – 63,042 miles
  • 2008 – 60,070 miles
  • 2007 – 56,739 miles
  • 2006 – 38,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,221 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    615008470629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,021 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    254620123739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,281 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    646201369243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear of exhaust

  4. Fail75,281 miles (+699)4 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    236823988029
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded . ( front / rear )

  5. Pass74,582 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    752843983014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,309 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    207391650496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass73,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    769368695975
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail73,971 miles (+211)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    280410492880
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail73,760 miles (+376)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    538875303387
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass73,384 miles (+618)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    481364546362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and road springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass72,766 miles (+1,840)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    145457215145
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arms corroded

  12. Fail70,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    209006704170
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass70,926 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    719796704145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,198 miles (+1,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    258088303485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass69,081 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,081 miles
    Test number
    289501412132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,932 miles (+740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    639475901176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail66,192 miles (+1,014)1 dangerous6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    559346391052
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode

  18. Pass65,178 miles (+2,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    370952110196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass63,042 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    884004709158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,070 miles (+3,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,070 miles
    Test number
    362783318106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass56,739 miles (+18,666)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,739 miles
    Test number
    122118507186
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDampness around steering rack area
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  22. Pass38,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    184096516167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,073 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    552896316124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about Y227 ESC

Does Y227 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 ESC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 ESC?
The MOT on Y227 ESC is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 ESC done?
Y227 ESC was recorded at 79,221 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has Y227 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 ESC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y227 ESC 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 Y227 ESC find?
Y227 ESC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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