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FG05 GXW

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,294 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 56,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 54,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 52,607 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 52,607 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 51,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,136 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,697 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 35,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,209 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,220 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,828 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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FG05 GXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG05 GXW, 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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What year was FG05 GXW registered?

FG05 GXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 GXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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