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Y188 UPO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 UPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,438 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,173 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,173 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,352 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,352 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,026 miles

Oil leak ()

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 79,026 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shock arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 67,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,862 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 37,862 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,955 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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Y188 UPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 Y188 UPO, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y188 UPO registered?

Y188 UPO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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