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EJ55 TZU

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 56,103 miles

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear screen deteriorated restricting view

Pass 1 Feb 2025 55,518 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear screen deteriorated restricting view

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,956 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 50,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 45,080 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,379 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 35,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,772 miles

Advice that both rear suspension bump stops are insercure.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 25,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 21,976 miles

O/S/R Tyre Out Of Shape

N/S/F Tyre Warn Badly On Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Badly Out Of Shape

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 21,976 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Warn Badly On Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Badly Out Of Shape

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

O/S/R Tyre Out Of Shape

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,761 miles

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

O/S Mirror Damaged

O/S/R Tyre Out Of Shape

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

Oil leak

Steering Rack Weeping On O/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,006 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 14,006 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EJ55 TZU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ55 TZU, 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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EJ55 TZU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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