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BD08 YZK

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,486 mi
Last recorded36,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,611 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 33,572 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 33,572 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,194 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,006 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,710 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,013 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 22,010 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 17,740 miles

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

slight fluffing of offside seat belt

Pass 18 May 2011 13,557 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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BD08 YZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD08 YZK, 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 BD08 YZK registered?

BD08 YZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 YZK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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