Alfa Romeo Gtv
From 2,450 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Gtvs fare better: 2004 models pass at 69% vs 66.2% for 1999.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 191 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 191 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 87 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 87 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 77 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 69 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 64 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 63 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 59 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 59 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 57 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.4% of Gtv failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £181.
Alfa Romeo Gtv on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 105 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 6 newly registered, a net loss of 99. At this rate, roughly 24.5 years until none remain. Now at 38.1% of its peak (6,427 in 2004 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 938 | 1,508 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 955 | 1,496 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2025 Q1 | 857 | 1,604 | +3 | -34 | -31 |
| 2024 Q4 | 842 | 1,650 | +2 | -55 | -53 |
| 2024 Q3 | 961 | 1,584 | +3 | -15 | -12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 994 | 1,563 | +2 | -0 | +43 |
| 2024 Q1 | 871 | 1,643 | +1 | -86 | -85 |
| 2023 Q4 | 865 | 1,734 | +2 | -16 | -14 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gtv | Diesel | 278 | 35% |
| Gtv Lusso V6 24V | Petrol | 119 | 15% |
| Gtv T.Spark Lusso | Petrol | 89 | 11% |
| Gtv V6 24V | Petrol | 89 | 11% |
| Gtv T Spark 16V | Petrol | 87 | 11% |
| Gtv Cup | Petrol | 63 | 8% |
| Gtv V6 | Petrol | 59 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 69% | emissions levels exceed default limits, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2003 | 67.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2002 | 72% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2001 | 67.9% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
4 earlier years
| 2000 | 68.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1999 | 66.2% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1998 | 69.5% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 1997 | 73.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gtvs tested had between 76,588 and 109,856 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 93,624 median miles, the Gtv has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Alfa Romeo models
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 75.7% |
| Alfa Romeo Mito | 72.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | 90% |
| Alfa Romeo 159 | 68.1% |
| Alfa Romeo Spider | 75.9% |
Common questions
What is the Alfa Romeo Gtv MOT pass rate?
The Alfa Romeo Gtv has a 69.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,450 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Gtv?
The most common MOT failure on the Alfa Romeo Gtv is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 191 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Alfa Romeo Gtvs are on UK roads?
There are 938 Alfa Romeo Gtvs currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,508 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Alfa Romeo Gtv at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Alfa Romeo Gtv is 93,624 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,588 and 109,856 miles.
Buying a used Gtv?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £181 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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