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PY57 FKW

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FKW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2024 110,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,688 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat runner worn, seat movement but not excessive

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

Offside Front seat runner worn, seat movement but not excessive

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 106,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,738 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 104,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop to rear front diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides parking brake levers on calipers not fully off.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting arm rusted off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Oxygen sensor wiring to both units rubbed through by prop shaft . (4.11 (c) (ii))

Central Sound deadening material insecure Above front to rear prop shaft also has wiring on it. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Marks - 2 green 1 yellow . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop to rear front diff seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides parking brake levers on calipers not fully off.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting arm rusted off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,853 miles

Oil leak Area of transfer box output seal. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Area of transfer box output seal. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,912 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)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,901 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,286 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,582 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 63,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 2 Dec 2011 50,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,298 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,759 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,641 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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PY57 FKW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PY57 FKW, 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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PY57 FKW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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