Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

37% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,114 vehicles, the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.6%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (84.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (83% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Alfa Romeo GT (2004)

1,114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 69.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Alfa Romeo GT

CarHunch analysed 1,114 real MOT records for the 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Alfa Romeo GT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.6%, notably below the UK average of 80%, and a serious red flag emerges in the dangerous defects column—37.2% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous fault, nearly double the typical level. Diesel variants perform particularly poorly at 67.7% pass rate compared to petrol's 71.7%, suggesting the diesel engines in this model are less reliable through age.

These cars are averaging 88,698 miles at test time, reasonable for a 20-year-old vehicle, yet they're still racking up nearly 5 failures and 21 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear and maintenance gaps. If you're considering one, factor in immediate specialist inspection costs for electrical gremlins, rust, and suspension issues—this generation of Alfa is charming but demanding.

The 2004 Alfa Romeo GT has a below-average first-time pass rate (69.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

69.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

37.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.88

Over 15.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

89k

Middle half: 73k–106k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 21.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,114 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,114 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 84.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 39.3%

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 35.6%

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working · Offside Front position lamp(s) not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 27.4%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush · Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 27.2%

Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

71.7%

Petrol

515 vehicles

67.7%

Diesel

599 vehicles

Before you buy a 2004 Alfa Romeo GT

Based on MOT data from 1,114 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 37.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (54%)	599	67.7%	5.08
Petrol (46%)	515	71.7%	4.66

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,702 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 34.7%

2,675

Grey 22.3%

1,721

Red 16.5%

1,267

Blue 15.2%

1,171

Silver 7%

538

White 1.7%

133

Beige 1.6%

120

Green 0.3%

Yellow 0.3%

Maroon 0.2%

Orange 0.1%

Cream 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,698

typical

72,974

low mileage

106,429

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Alfa Romeo GT vehicles fall between 72,974 and 106,429 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 72,974 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 72,974–106,429 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Alfa Romeo GTs sit.

⚠ Over 143,679 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Alfa Romeo GT — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 10% of 2004 Alfa Romeo GTs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.88

Avg failures per vehicle

21.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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