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ABW 266H

2012 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,548 mi
Last recorded54,548 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 266H
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 54,548 miles

Horn not working Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front surface corrosion under brake servo

Pass 22 May 2023 54,329 miles

nearside front surface corrosion under brake servo

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,059 miles

Nearside Front Surface corrosion under remote brake servo.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,956 miles

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

UNDERSEALED WELDED REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,752 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,404 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

serious oil leak from rear axle

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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ABW 266H is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ABW 266H, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ABW 266H is a 2012 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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