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WV58 HFR

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 HFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear general corrsion on rear suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2024 68,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corossion

Fail 14 Aug 2023 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corossion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center stop lamp in/op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center stop lamp in/op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,404 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 58,404 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust on joint to rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust on joint to rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,093 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall, however not exposing ply or cord

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,945 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,337 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Fail 26 Jul 2016 39,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 235/45/zr18 xl (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,796 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 34,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,444 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 14,612 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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WV58 HFR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV58 HFR, 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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WV58 HFR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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