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KP08 AMY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 AMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 90,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap for car does not seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 80,599 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,606 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose by cylinder head weeping New hose rqd (2.1.5 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,393 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 52,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,432 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,375 miles

both front tyre centre tread 2-3mm

slight corrosion on rear exhaust centre pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight wear in seat runner bracket

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind

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

Offside Front slight wear in seat runner bracket

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,299 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 26,584 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 26,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,771 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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KP08 AMY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP08 AMY, 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 KP08 AMY registered?

KP08 AMY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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