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VX05 XFH

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 90,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 90,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 90,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,525 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 90,092 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 89,401 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 88,305 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,301 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,287 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,409 miles

rear bump stops corroded

slight play in offside rear top suspension joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 62,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,696 miles

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

o/s/r tyre beginning to get low

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

play in both rear spring pan inner bushes

rear brake discs lipped, ridged, and corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,696 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre beginning to get low

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

play in both rear spring pan inner bushes

rear brake discs lipped, ridged, and corroded

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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VX05 XFH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX05 XFH, 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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VX05 XFH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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