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V15 MCP

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 MCP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022

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

handbrake passed on lock but could be more efficient

Fail 20 Apr 2022

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake passed on lock but could be more efficient

Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,295 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,522 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 79,522 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,461 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,003 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,233 miles

Brake pipes condition looks ok, but seem to have been lubricated (towards rear near heatshield of mid exhaust box) with some kind of oil. Checked for any possible leaks by applying pressure to foot brake but all seems ok.

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,212 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres Badly Stepped

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,477 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V15 MCP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V15 MCP, 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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V15 MCP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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