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J5 PYD

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 110,798 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 110,796 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,163 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front and both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 103,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front and both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,417 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure shocker fault (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,767 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 92,150 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

front and rear tyres worn slightly on edgers

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge & side wall slightly damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

exhaust emissions CO.only just pass MOT. test requirements.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,339 miles

slight lift in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight lift in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Mar 2015 72,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,451 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone inner bushes worn rust marks around bush

slight lift in nearside ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,544 miles

lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

offside and nearside front wishbone inner bushes slight worn rust marks

Fail 8 Mar 2013 55,544 miles

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

lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

offside and nearside front wishbone inner bushes slight worn rust marks

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J5 PYD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 J5 PYD, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J5 PYD is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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