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S15 PYD

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,611 mi
Last recorded101,611 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 PYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2016 99,319 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor corroded and weak in places

Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills damaged (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 94,717 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,019 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front suspension lower arm front bush deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2013 88,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front suspension lower arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,162 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,967 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear pads approx 80% worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,929 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 59,836 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,789 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radiator cores worn.

Rear handbrake on absolute legal limit - recommend attention.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear spring lower mounting plates mounting bushes.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,089 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,040 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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S15 PYD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S15 PYD, 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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S15 PYD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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