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DK57 ZWA

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 118,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner tread edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR bolts insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smear slightly

condensation offside rear light unit

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,252 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level, no reading on dip stick, added 2lt of oil before emission test

Rear exhaust boxes clamps rotten

Pass 28 Nov 2017 151,393 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp is broken

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 151,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake cable is in poor condition

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp is broken

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 788,210 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,952 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,126 miles

rear tyres slightly misshaped/stepped on edges

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,670 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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 ZWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DK57 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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