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ML07 OLC

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 OLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Unevenly worn

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 8 Oct 2021 86,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 6 Oct 2020 85,284 miles

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

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

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,388 miles

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

brake pad warning light on, brake pads visually ok on inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,933 miles

EML on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,601 miles

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,784 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,196 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge,limited life.

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,196 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge,limited life.

exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,353 miles

advise airbag warning light on.

advise front brake pads about 4mm thick.

advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack end.

Fail 1 May 2012 41,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/f steering rack end excessive play and dangerous condition.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2010 26,689 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn tread

Fail 2 May 2010 26,689 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn tread

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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ML07 OLC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ML07 OLC, 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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ML07 OLC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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