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V6 SDY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,638 mi
Last recorded53,638 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,343 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 53,334 miles

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,297 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,243 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 50,243 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,995 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,841 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fropnt wipers split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,023 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,111 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V6 SDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 V6 SDY, 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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What year was V6 SDY registered?

V6 SDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is V6 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 SDY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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