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RK05 CWG

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 59,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,071 miles

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

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 May 2016 58,690 miles

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,662 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake anti rattle spring not fitted correctly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,651 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 52,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,401 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 33,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front drive shaft gaiter split and leaking to excess

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,639 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,904 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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RK05 CWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RK05 CWG, 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 RK05 CWG registered?

RK05 CWG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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