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CA05 XWW

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,696 mi
Last recorded78,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 76,404 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components a heavily corroded

hand brake has travel

manufacture covers a fitted

n/s front wheel has a slight bind

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 2 May 2019 74,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear return spring for handbrake arm on caliper missing

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

manufacture sill covers fitted

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 May 2018 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge close to canvas

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Radiator mounting corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,433 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

wipers leaving smears

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 May 2016 69,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge unevenly close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

front rad mount heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge unevenly close to canvas

steering rack damp

underside of vehicles has been undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,678 miles

all disc/s has light scoaring

all suspension arms has light corrosion

n/s o/s rear wheel bearings has slight play

steering top bearing has slight play

underside of vehicle has been hevily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

brake pad warning sensor broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s rear tyres a wearing inner egdes and they are perishing

o/s rear tyre has a cut on the tread

rear n/s o/s bump stop mounts a heavily corroded and hold

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front/rear suspension componants slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on front suspension

slight corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,041 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on front suspension

slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,246 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 58,246 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,510 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,510 miles

Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,771 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

offside front inner brake pad on sensor

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CA05 XWW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 XWW, 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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CA05 XWW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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