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Y428 KAP

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 KAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 108,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

floor has corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2017 83,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

floor has corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,161 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 45,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,806 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,174 miles

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

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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Y428 KAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y428 KAP, 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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Y428 KAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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