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SL09 XYZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,576 mi
Last recorded65,576 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,576 miles

Direction indicator tell-tale flashes fast but indicators flash at normal speed

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,244 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 65,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 61,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 54,107 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit worn uneven bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,159 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 44,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,887 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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SL09 XYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SL09 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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