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YA05 ASO

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ASO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 149,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 128,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 121,990 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake disc`s outer faces slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,382 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,522 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner tread is stepped.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,898 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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YA05 ASO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA05 ASO, 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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YA05 ASO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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