2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv passed 75.3% of its 973 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2002 Gtv comes out 2.7pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 13.9% of tests against 8.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), joints and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 96 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 18.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 31.1% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.4% in 2021 to 23.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.9% | 135 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 84 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 78 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.5% | 73 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 44 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 96 |
| 2 | Joints | 46 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 33 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 31 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 31 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 28.4% | 276 |
| 2 | Suspension | 28.3% | 275 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.3% | 168 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 151 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.3% | 129 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.3% | 61 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 138 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 383 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 269 | 28.6% |
| 120-150k | 120 | 30.8% |
| 150k+ | 45 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224 | 25.4% |
| 2022 | 196 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 198 | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24.6% |
| 2025 | 176 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Gtv
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (13.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (8.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtvs pass their MOT?
75.3% of the 973 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv?
Brakes, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.6%).
Does the 2002 Gtv get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.8% in the 30-60k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 973 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.