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WV08 YXO

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2026 71,382 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 12 May 2025 71,139 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,117 miles

general corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 63,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 60,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 59,282 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 59,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 55,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,566 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,639 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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WV08 YXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 WV08 YXO, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV08 YXO registered?

WV08 YXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 YXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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