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BP08 VYX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,090 mi
Last recorded59,090 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,501 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 46,534 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,526 miles

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

roof not locking in closed position

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,016 miles

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,535 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 21,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,067 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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BP08 VYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BP08 VYX, 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 BP08 VYX registered?

BP08 VYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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