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YY05 KTU

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 KTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,848 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 52,777 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,418 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,787 miles

strong advise both front tyres 2mm tread depth& bald on inner edge of tread (225/45/17y Pirelli)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,599 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,599 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,930 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,539 miles

air bag light on

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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YY05 KTU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY05 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY05 KTU registered?

YY05 KTU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YY05 KTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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