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HO02 LFA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO02 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,801 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 60,801 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,155 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Front Tyres getting slightly low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,867 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Side repeater incorrect colour offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,682 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,542 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,823 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,220 miles

O/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall and alloy wheel

O/S/R tyre has damage to outer sidewall and alloy wheel

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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HO02 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HO02 LFA, 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 HO02 LFA registered?

HO02 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for HO02 LFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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