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YC07 SKY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,153 mi
Last recorded43,153 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 SKY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,469 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,693 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,299 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 31,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,168 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel inner bead appears to be a crack could also be damage to paint.not 100% sure

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 21,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 21,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,248 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge but still within legal requirements

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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YC07 SKY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YC07 SKY, 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 YC07 SKY registered?

YC07 SKY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is YC07 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 SKY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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