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

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 Gtv?

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 Gtv?

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 Gtv vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

48% 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 Gtv reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (79.7% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (61.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.6% 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 Gtv?

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 Gtv (2004)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv. 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 GTV is notably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6% against the national average of 80%, and nearly half of these cars (48.1%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a serious concern for any prospective buyer. With an average of 5.28 failures per vehicle, these are cars that demand proper attention rather than casual ownership.

At around 57,000 miles median mileage for a 20-year-old car, these GTVs have been used but not excessively, yet they're still accumulating an average of 26.8 advisories per test, suggesting wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problem areas. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the brake and suspension components, which typically dominate the advisory list on aging Italian sports cars.

We have limited data for the 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

71.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

48.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.28

Over 17.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 42k–75k

For context

These stats describe 158 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 158 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 79.7%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Tyre wear 61.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside 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.

Other issues 36.9%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Suspension & steering 26.3%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded · Offside Rear coil spring corroded · …

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

Lighting 25.8%

Offside Headlamp aim too low

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 48.1% 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
Petrol (99%)	157	71.6%	5.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv 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.

57,122

typical

41,822

low mileage

75,131

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv vehicles fall between 41,822 and 75,131 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,822 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.

✓ 41,822–75,131 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtvs sit.

⚠ Over 101,426 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 Gtv — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtvs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% 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

17.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.28

Avg failures per vehicle

26.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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