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EA05 XMO

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,173 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 103,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,514 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 100,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,205 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 96,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,841 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,421 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

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

tracking

Pass 29 May 2012 38,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 38,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,978 miles

squeal coming from front brake discs and pads

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,685 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
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EA05 XMO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA05 XMO, 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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EA05 XMO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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