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FD08 FVZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 80,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 78,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 77,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 76,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,032 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 26,079 miles

1x middle brake light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,079 miles

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

1x middle brake light not working

oil level over filled

Pass 10 May 2012 17,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 17,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,130 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 13,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FD08 FVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 FVZ, 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 FD08 FVZ registered?

FD08 FVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 FVZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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