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RV55 GXU

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,477 mi
Last recorded42,477 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 41,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 40,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 39,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 38,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,298 miles

All brake discs surface corroded from standing

All tyres unevenly worn

Nearside front sill flange damaged

Nearside front wheel inner rim some distortion evident

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

Steering rack weep offside gaiter

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,245 miles

Nearside 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)

advise ; wiperblades split but clear effectively

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,280 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,066 miles

Handbrake long.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Some run out to nearside front disc.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,066 miles

Handbrake long.

Some run out to nearside front disc.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,878 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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RV55 GXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV55 GXU, 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 RV55 GXU registered?

RV55 GXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is RV55 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 GXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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