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YA08 EYX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,025 mi
Last recorded72,025 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 71,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 70,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,362 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 67,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,301 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,796 miles

both front brake discs corroded and slightly worn

o/s rear wheelbearing as slight noise

Fail 31 Jul 2015 62,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and slightly worn

o/s rear wheelbearing as slight noise

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,607 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn and low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,056 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 40,056 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,570 miles

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

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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YA08 EYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 YA08 EYX, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA08 EYX registered?

YA08 EYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 EYX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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