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AL55 LFA

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,946 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT. BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

Windscreen scratched but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT. BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

Windscreen scratched but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,974 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,890 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear spring rubber stop mounts corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear spring rubber stop mounts corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,306 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 28,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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AL55 LFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL55 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL55 LFA registered?

AL55 LFA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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