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MF08 SVY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 SVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 79,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 73,094 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 62,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,534 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 41,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn to zero on inner edge/sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

run flat damage noted to nearside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,797 miles

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

run flat damage noted to nearside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,380 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MF08 SVY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF08 SVY, 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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MF08 SVY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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