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YG59 ALU

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ALU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 85,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 84,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rubber also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rubber also worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front sub frame

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,714 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,335 miles

cent re stoplight permanently disconnected

Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

knocking noise from steering/suspension!!?

Pass 15 May 2019 65,310 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,179 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,116 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YG59 ALU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 YG59 ALU, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG59 ALU registered?

YG59 ALU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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