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HV08 KCY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 74,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,312 miles

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,549 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,521 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,414 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,862 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,520 miles

damage to n/s/f sidewall

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings wearing low inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low (3mm)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,510 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings wearing low inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low (3mm)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,783 miles

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

o/s/r brake bind

wear to brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,451 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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HV08 KCY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HV08 KCY, 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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HV08 KCY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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