Alfa romeo GTV - 2002
259.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo GTV, model year 2002.
Sample size: 156 cars, 332 tests and 860 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 156 cars
The 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 259 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 31% better than the average of 374 defects. While the model shows some increased defects as mileage increases, particularly in the 93,000–124,000 miles category, it excels in several categories, notably with much fewer issues related to steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, where it performs better than average by substantial margins. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in critical areas, suggesting a stronger performance compared to typical vehicles from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 156 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 12.7% better
145.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 52.6% better
12.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 51.0% better
14.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 67.4% better
31.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.2% better
209.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 18.7% better
56.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 10.7% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 32.6% better
36.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
Serious faults (Top 10)
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7