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XX55 SPY

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 75,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,098 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 64,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe itself (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

under tray(s) fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack also close to legal limit at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack also close to legal limit at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,605 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 21 Sep 2013 27,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 18,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,210 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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XX55 SPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 XX55 SPY, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XX55 SPY is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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