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MD08 CXS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 CXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn close to the legal limit (2½mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer damaged and has a small hole formed by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,075 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,444 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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MD08 CXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD08 CXS, 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 MD08 CXS registered?

MD08 CXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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