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BA54 DOR

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA54 DOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,254 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak at rear

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,636 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components consistent with age

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,879 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 79,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,999 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 65,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,331 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 51,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,913 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,665 miles

O/S/R brake binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 40,665 miles

O/S/R brake binding

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,036 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)

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,082 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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BA54 DOR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA54 DOR, 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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BA54 DOR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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