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Y778 YKE

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,038 mi
Last recorded99,038 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 YKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,002 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

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

Interior mirror missing

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

Radiator support corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 98,872 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipes to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

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

Interior mirror missing

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

Radiator support corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,772 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3/4 wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 98,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture licking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,534 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,587 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 36,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y778 YKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc 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 Y778 YKE, 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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Y778 YKE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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