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YE05 ZPL

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,199 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,925 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 47,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,808 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 21,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise o/s/f tyre sightly warn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,808 miles

advise o/s/f tyre sightly wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 May 2008 21,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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YE05 ZPL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YE05 ZPL, 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 YE05 ZPL registered?

YE05 ZPL is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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