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FK05 MJS

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,401 mi
Last recorded68,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK05 MJS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,401 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear foot brake and handbrake efforts weak and just legal

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,732 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 64,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,044 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 64,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,120 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,627 miles

both rear spring bump stops are in secure

Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear spring bump stops are in secure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,051 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coolant low

hand brake travel to high

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,302 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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FK05 MJS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FK05 MJS, 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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FK05 MJS is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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