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RO09 XAS

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XAS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,973 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,419 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,875 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,011 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,292 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,088 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,517 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,384 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 14,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,744 miles

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

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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RO09 XAS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO09 XAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO09 XAS registered?

RO09 XAS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for RO09 XAS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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