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AP08 KMM

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,861 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 76,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 71,514 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 71,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,952 miles

Under trays fitted restricting view to engine bay

Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Under trays fitted restricting view to engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,889 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,571 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,527 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,845 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to cords

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge and close to cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,952 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,952 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,685 miles

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

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

discs pitted inner face

Fail 23 Jul 2011 45,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

discs pitted inner face

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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AP08 KMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AP08 KMM, 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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AP08 KMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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