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X55 ALF

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,132 mi
Last recorded56,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 ALF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,132 miles

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,331 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,654 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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X55 ALF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 X55 ALF, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X55 ALF registered?

X55 ALF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is X55 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 ALF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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