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SL59 PHV

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,507 miles

Nearside hand brake effort lower than offside

Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,499 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 65,485 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,174 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 12 Jun 2021 64,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,967 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,648 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail n/s rear tyre

nail o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,089 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 25 Oct 2013 30,244 miles

offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 30,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,007 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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SL59 PHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 PHV, 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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What year was SL59 PHV registered?

SL59 PHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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