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Y123 SUM

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,032 mi
Last recorded52,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 SUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 52,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 51,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,890 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,394 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 37,444 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 37,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn close to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2018 35,620 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r18 Pirelli (Approx 3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,014 miles

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 10 May 2014 23,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,598 miles

Nearside 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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Y123 SUM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y123 SUM, 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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Y123 SUM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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