CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS54 BAA

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,208 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,327 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,429 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,641 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

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

Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,376 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 46,719 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 46,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 40,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 34,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 31,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 30,959 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 30,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SEVERLY WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,407 miles

ADVISE front tyres worn low on inside edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s windscreen marked in zone "a"

Fail 22 Apr 2010 23,231 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s windscreen marked in zone "a"

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,959 miles

small cuts in o/s/f brake flex pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2009 17,841 miles

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

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

small cuts in o/s/f brake flex pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,033 miles

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
Full Alfa Romeo Spider reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS54 BAA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS54 BAA, 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

How do I check the history of DS54 BAA?

You can check the full history of DS54 BAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS54 BAA registered?

DS54 BAA is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DS54 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 BAA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS54 BAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS54 BAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.