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R5 KLA

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 64,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. At 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2025 64,728 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,768 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,840 miles

corrosion offside rear floor

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,137 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,135 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,645 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,424 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,449 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 324,329 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,429 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,950 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wiper blades spliting

rear bump stops fell off and in springs

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,523 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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R5 KLA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R5 KLA, 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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R5 KLA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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