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M44 TAO

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,077 mi
Last recorded90,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 TAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 89,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,862 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,538 miles

Front Lower both suspension arms have slight lift in ball joints

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,933 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,348 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,387 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,425 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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M44 TAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M44 TAO, 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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What year was M44 TAO registered?

M44 TAO is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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