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KS08 XZU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 XZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,231 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 59,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,357 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 4 Jun 2018 58,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 May 2017 57,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING? (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 56,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 46,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,888 miles

front brake disks corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 32,468 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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KS08 XZU 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 KS08 XZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS08 XZU?

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What year was KS08 XZU registered?

KS08 XZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KS08 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 XZU 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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