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PX51 ZZM

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

27,707 mi
Last recorded27,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ZZM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 26,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 26,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 25,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 24,980 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,269 miles

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

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

Rear Middle exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2021 23,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 22,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,580 miles

N/S front and rear tyres outer cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2017 21,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S front and rear tyres outer cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,856 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 20,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyres perish on side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,342 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,699 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slight damage

Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,988 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 11,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,741 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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PX51 ZZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 PX51 ZZM, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PX51 ZZM registered?

PX51 ZZM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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