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RK09 AVP

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 AVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 58,919 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,249 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 48,245 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 44,934 miles

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

all tyres perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 44,502 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,838 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,513 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,305 miles

engine light on

grease around off side inner c.v. gaiter

rear inner brake pads on limit

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,994 miles

eml light on

rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,348 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,744 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,723 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,374 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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RK09 AVP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 RK09 AVP, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK09 AVP registered?

RK09 AVP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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