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Y493 YDS

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 YDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,968 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,131 miles

exhaust pipe split @ seem at centre silencer front pipe area

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front suspension arm, front bush worn & excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe split @ seem at centre silencer front pipe area

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,102 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,101 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured nearside front anti roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads slightly low, approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads slightly low, approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,914 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight noise starting in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2015 57,911 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2 bulbs not working in high level stop lamp plinthe

slight noise starting in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2014 56,842 miles

both rear upper ball joints slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 55,399 miles

high level brake light one bulb out

nearside rear lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 53,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,342 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 51,342 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,525 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearsise rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 33,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside indicator,doesn't self cancell.

slight play at offside rear lower suspension arm bush

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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Y493 YDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y493 YDS, 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 Y493 YDS registered?

Y493 YDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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