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YG05 XKM

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 148,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge + in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 148,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge + in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexible hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 147,205 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 147,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 146,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light detached

Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,711 miles

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 23 May 2016 141,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,473 miles

Both front tyres have no vissual tread on inner edges

Front discs starting to corrode on inner faces

signs of corrosion at the top of o/s/f strut(under bonnet)

Fail 22 May 2015 139,417 miles

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

Boyh front tyres have no vissual tread on inner edges

Front discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 133,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 121,564 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,014 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 81,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 62,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YG05 XKM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG05 XKM, 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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YG05 XKM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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