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DG05 FGV

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,353 mi
Last recorded59,353 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge bothe rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

osr tyre going out of shape

Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

osr tyre going out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,407 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop insecure

offside rear suspension bumpstop damage(misaligned)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,706 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,142 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken {insecure}

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,675 miles

heavy coolant leak from front rigid pipe

movement in both front lower arm front bushes

n/s/r bump stop adrift inside spring

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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DG05 FGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 FGV, 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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DG05 FGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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