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MW08 EKF

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,077 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2019 65,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,609 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,328 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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MW08 EKF 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 93.8%.

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 MW08 EKF, 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 MW08 EKF registered?

MW08 EKF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 EKF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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