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SC05 EPV

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,482 mi
Last recorded49,482 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 49,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,730 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,002 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,840 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 42,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 39,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,753 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 38,103 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 38,103 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 36,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,562 miles

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

brakes slightly worn

slight uneven wear on tyres

spare wheel insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2009 26,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brakes slightly worn

has t/belt been changed (suspect v.slight noise from variator)

slight uneven wear on tyres

spare wheel insecure

steering wheel off set

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,460 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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SC05 EPV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SC05 EPV, 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 SC05 EPV registered?

SC05 EPV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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