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WV08 YZA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 97,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,110 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose, around fuel tank

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,737 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,272 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,773 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,564 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake only just passed minimum performance. May need adjustment and or repair

Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake only just passed minimum performance. May need adjustment and or repair

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,415 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads on minimum wear limit

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads on minimum wear limit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,461 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 YZA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

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

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