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MX57 ZFM

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,454 mi
Last recorded89,454 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,454 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 85,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,397 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,395 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 82,298 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,251 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 76,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,297 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,608 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,608 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted 477 (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,637 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,947 miles

nearside washers do not aim at screen, but offside washer provide sufficient fluid to clear screen

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,947 miles

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

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

nearside washers do not aim at screen, but offside washer provide sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 2 Nov 2013 42,001 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 36,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,049 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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MX57 ZFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MX57 ZFM, 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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What year was MX57 ZFM registered?

MX57 ZFM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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