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SL09 NXR

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,564 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 68,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm shocker fork bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced body support bar corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced osr body support bar corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,827 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,547 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 22,547 miles

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

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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SL09 NXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL09 NXR, 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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SL09 NXR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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