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Y56 BOH

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 BOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small bulge in outer tyre wall, suspect it may be manufacturing defect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 46,516 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,716 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 39,252 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,024 miles

Signs of wear / play in o/s rear lower hub mounting bearing

Pass 3 May 2017 34,916 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,284 miles

signs of wear in o/s rear lower suspension arm joint

Pass 5 May 2015 26,664 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 May 2014 23,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 20,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Indicator switch has movement

N/s washer jet has poor operation.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 18,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 13,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 11,768 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,424 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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Y56 BOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y56 BOH, 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 Y56 BOH registered?

Y56 BOH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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