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Y1 SWA

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,669 mi
Last recorded48,669 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 SWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 45,219 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 45,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,614 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on ther inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,602 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,219 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,603 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,395 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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Y1 SWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y1 SWA, 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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Y1 SWA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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