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GJ55 AKU

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,681 mi
Last recorded72,681 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 71,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,028 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 68,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,759 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,686 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,682 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp flickering

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 63,657 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning lamp flickering on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,859 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,884 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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GJ55 AKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ55 AKU, 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 GJ55 AKU registered?

GJ55 AKU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 AKU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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