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BV08 MFK

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,417 mi
Last recorded53,417 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 MFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 50,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,415 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 47,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,548 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,877 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 30,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 11,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,040 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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BV08 MFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV08 MFK, 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 BV08 MFK registered?

BV08 MFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 MFK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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