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S23 FEY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 FEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 52,576 miles

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all going rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

engine oil cooler pipes going rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2023 52,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all going rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension bump stops insecure

engine oil cooler pipes going rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,081 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,729 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,428 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,846 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,348 miles

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

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

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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S23 FEY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S23 FEY, 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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What year was S23 FEY registered?

S23 FEY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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