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T12 KJW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,550 mi
Last recorded96,550 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 KJW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,550 miles

Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,166 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,164 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 95,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 95,866 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,051 miles

all four brake discs corroded

all four tyres showing signs of aging

Fail 23 May 2016 93,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs corroded

all four tyres showing signs of aging

emissions not checked due to exhaust blowing

Pass 13 May 2014 86,811 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 86,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,895 miles

all four tyres showing signs of age

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres showing signs of age

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,304 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,304 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,490 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG GAITORS TORN

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F & N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG GAITORS TORN

Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 67,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 580,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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T12 KJW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 T12 KJW, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T12 KJW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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