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BW57 SEY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,065 mi
Last recorded70,065 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 70,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 66,936 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 66,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 63,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,589 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 55,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,125 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 37,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,411 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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BW57 SEY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BW57 SEY, 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 BW57 SEY registered?

BW57 SEY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is BW57 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 SEY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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