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GL05 WUM

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 WUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 47,685 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 47,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 46,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 45,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 39,896 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 39,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 34,100 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,023 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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GL05 WUM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL05 WUM, 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 GL05 WUM registered?

GL05 WUM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 WUM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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