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HK08 YBS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YBS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 77,801 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,802 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 74,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 70,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,317 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,256 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 49,256 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,668 miles

Front discs have slight judder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,169 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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HK08 YBS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 YBS, 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 HK08 YBS registered?

HK08 YBS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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