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LS05 TSZ

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,081 mi
Last recorded60,081 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,081 miles

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

Slight underbody Corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,517 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspention stop fell out as being corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,824 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tread wearing out of shape

Rear o/s & n/s inner spring bump stops loose

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tread wearing out of shape

Rear o/s & n/s inner spring bump stops loose

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 49,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,124 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,595 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on egdes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,587 miles

parking brake lever is near the end of its travel

rear brake application uneven near to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,905 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,293 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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LS05 TSZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS05 TSZ, 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 LS05 TSZ registered?

LS05 TSZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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