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DN57 UKZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,284 mi
Last recorded41,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 UKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 41,284 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ..inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 40,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear support bar corrode but no yet holed/broken

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded /broken exhaust still secure

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 40,925 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced support bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both have cuts in inner side walls to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear support bar corrode but no yet holed/broken

Offside Rear exhaust clamp corroded /broken exhaust still secure

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear body crossbar on underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Offside Rear body crossbar on underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,964 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2022 38,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

heatshields/fixings poor n/s/r and tank

Pass 20 Mar 2021 36,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,641 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 36,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,474 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 36,460 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 36,102 miles

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

nearside sun visor loose but not interfering with drivers view

Fail 9 May 2018 36,100 miles

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

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

nearside sun visor loose but not interfering with drivers view

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,576 miles

front main frame corroded but not holed

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 18 Jan 2017 34,538 miles

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

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

front main frame corroded but not holed

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,003 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 26,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,033 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2011 14,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low

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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DN57 UKZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN57 UKZ, 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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DN57 UKZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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