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SM09 OZA

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,592 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint has play

rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad deteriorated and has insecure pad material (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint has play

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear exhaust heatshield insurcure

petrol tank heat shield insurcure

Fail 7 Aug 2024 88,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear exhaust heatshield insurcure

petrol tank heat shield insurcure

Pass 10 Jun 2023 88,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose

general corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 86,947 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))

n/s/r underside strengthening support bar corroded, weakened

Pass 27 May 2021 81,586 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 81,505 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2020 76,176 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 68,841 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 61,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s front area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level warning light on

Pass 26 May 2017 50,338 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 50,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 43,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 43,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 37,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,151 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,724 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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SM09 OZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM09 OZA, 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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SM09 OZA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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