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Y257 DGK

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 DGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,396 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 50,750 miles

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 7 May 2021 50,750 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

check engine light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,353 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,595 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)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,652 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cambelt?

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,048 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,651 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,958 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,351 miles

slight cracking front tyres

slight damage o/s/f sill

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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Y257 DGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y257 DGK, 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 Y257 DGK registered?

Y257 DGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y257 DGK safe to buy?

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