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Y557 BGK

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 BGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 73,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 73,045 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front inners (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 71,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 71,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 71,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,488 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,809 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust boxes showing signs of corrosion

signs of an oil leak

slight leak from exhaust manifold area

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust boxes showing signs of corrosion

signs of an oil leak

slight leak from exhaust manifold area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,682 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

high level brake light has 2 bulbs inop

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre close to wear limit

Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake discs starting to corrode

high level brake light has 2 bulbs inop

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre close to wear limit

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,689 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,895 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 27,227 miles

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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Y557 BGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y557 BGK, 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 Y557 BGK registered?

Y557 BGK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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