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MK58 JKE

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 JKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,639 miles

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

parking brake just meeting limits

Fail 18 Mar 2025 85,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake just meeting limits

Pass 27 Mar 2024 85,021 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 85,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,422 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 80,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 78,948 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 77,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 77,495 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 73,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,908 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,907 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,975 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 61,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,610 miles

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

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

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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MK58 JKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK58 JKE, 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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MK58 JKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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