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DEZ 5181

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,900 mi
Last recorded50,900 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5181
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,900 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2025 50,898 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 50,388 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,136 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2021 50,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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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DEZ 5181 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DEZ 5181, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 5181 registered?

DEZ 5181 is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DEZ 5181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 5181 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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