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BFZ 8372

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 8372
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 54,288 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 52,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,455 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 46,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BFZ 8372 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFZ 8372, 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 BFZ 8372 registered?

BFZ 8372 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is BFZ 8372 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 8372 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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