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BK08 NHZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,698 mi
Last recorded142,698 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 NHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 142,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 136,705 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,884 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,379 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,379 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,515 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 11,433 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)

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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BK08 NHZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK08 NHZ, 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 BK08 NHZ registered?

BK08 NHZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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