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W2 XKB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,303 mi
Last recorded48,303 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 XKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 46,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 44,194 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,540 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,540 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,167 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 22,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 21,762 miles

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,762 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,444 miles

0/s/f flexi brake hose at caliper perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

starter noisy

Fail 23 Mar 2010 20,441 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked

starter noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,592 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,245 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 17,245 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2005 12,600 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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W2 XKB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W2 XKB, 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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W2 XKB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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