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NV05 ZGG

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,364 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,272 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,621 miles

All suspension/steering components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides [inner faces] front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency low/on 16% limit

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside [front bush deteriorated] front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 75,719 miles

All suspension/steering components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both [inner faces] Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency on 16% limit

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,129 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 75,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 74,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,168 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front steering/suspension components corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front [front] bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underseal covering all under vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,168 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front steering/suspension components corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front [front] bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underseal covering all under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle has been sprayed with under seal restricting inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

under vehicle has been sprayed with under seal restricting inspection

Pass 25 May 2018 70,395 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 70,391 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

slightly low reading from both parking brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,875 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines are corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 67,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 63,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 60,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,488 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,832 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

n/s/r wheel has slight play in suspension/bearing ?

slight exhaust leak on front flexi

Pass 11 May 2011 44,665 miles

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak at flexy

Fail 10 May 2011 44,665 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

slight exhaust leak at flexy

Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 33,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,795 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 25,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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NV05 ZGG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NV05 ZGG, 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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NV05 ZGG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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