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DK57 OXU

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 OXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,471 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,952 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,187 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear discs scored

slight brake vibration during decelerometer test

Pass 27 Nov 2010 24,916 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 24,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DK57 OXU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 DK57 OXU, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DK57 OXU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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