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M55 EYD

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 98,410 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 98,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 97,844 miles

under side cover with underseal

Pass 31 May 2024 94,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,867 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 87,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 81,945 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 80,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 79,434 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 79,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 77,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 72,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,908 miles

both front brake discs have wear

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,210 miles

front brake discs have wear

Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,207 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) DANGEROUS

front brake discs have wear

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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M55 EYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,179cc 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 M55 EYD, 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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M55 EYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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