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Y331 KAF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,326 mi
Last recorded86,326 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 KAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,326 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade clip broken

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside, lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,301 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside sill damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,239 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 86,238 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have damage

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills bent

Fail 6 Mar 2020 85,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills bent

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,182 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both outer sill bent ?

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,159 miles

exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

front brake discs are slightly corroded

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,879 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,001 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)

engine management light on

offside front catalytic converter rattling

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,640 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,076 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)

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high level stop lamp,one bulb not working of several

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2006 40,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

high levelstop lamp ,one bulb not working of several

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing om inner edge

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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Y331 KAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y331 KAF, 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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Y331 KAF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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