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W8 RTE

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RTE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,746 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 52,602 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 52,602 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,318 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear BUMP STOP MOUNTS CORRODED NS/ OSR

Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,711 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 45,711 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOLT ON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop not seated correctly

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 28,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 21,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 3,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 2,294 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,582 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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W8 RTE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W8 RTE, 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 W8 RTE registered?

W8 RTE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for W8 RTE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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