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AG08 FXK

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,681 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lowers and uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various front and rear suspension components are corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2023 78,444 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe surface corroded

rear subframe surface corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,078 miles

All brake discs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 69,077 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All brake discs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,228 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,168 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes coated with grease

front and rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,862 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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AG08 FXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 AG08 FXK, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AG08 FXK registered?

AG08 FXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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