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SN59 DLY

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 DLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 57,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,480 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,474 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,598 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm has play

Offside Front Steering arm has play

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on base of caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also advise small, but deep cut in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,128 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slightly binding

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,325 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,131 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 21,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SN59 DLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN59 DLY, 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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SN59 DLY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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