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Y479 UUJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

118,339 mi
Last recorded118,339 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 UUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

complete chassis/ inner sills corroded but covered in under seal

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 17 Sep 2025 118,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

complete chassis/ inner sills corroded but covered in under seal

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 117,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,140 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,028 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 115,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,258 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts front & rear

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some components

Fail 29 Jun 2021 115,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad warning lamp wires broken

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts front & rear

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some components

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,676 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inside 's very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyre's in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose top steady bar bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyre's in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,529 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,360 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 103,926 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 98,694 miles

Both front discs badly pitted on inner face

Centre silencer slightly rusted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 98,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front discs badly pitted on inner face

Centre silencer slightly rusted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,640 miles

front inner brake discs very deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,303 miles

O/S wiper split.

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

Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,237 miles

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

O/S wiper split.

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

Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 87,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertray fitted.

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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Y479 UUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y479 UUJ, 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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Y479 UUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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