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BW08 XKA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 51,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake binding 25 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing cracking low tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust clamps broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,105 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 51,089 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering system leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 50,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

vehicles underside corroded and previously wax oiled/coated

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,872 miles

subframes surface corrosion.under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear hangers corroded not broken and still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 36,518 miles

Washer jets only just clearing the screen

Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,819 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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BW08 XKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BW08 XKA, 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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BW08 XKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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