2001 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0L Petrol · RK51 BFA
2001 Alfa Romeo GTV (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 83,430 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK51 BFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 83,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK51 BFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv (RK51 BFA) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RK51 BFA Mileage History
- 23/12/202183,071 mi
- 22/12/202283,189 mi+118 mi
- 08/12/202383,289 mi+100 mi
- 23/12/202483,385 mi+96 mi
- 03/09/202583,430 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider (916)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Twin Spark Cam Belt and Variator FailureSerious
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