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YH57 PSZ

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,416 mi
Last recorded129,416 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 PSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 129,416 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification strengthening angle bar mounted in incorrect position (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower rear bolt broken on subframe

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 129,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached underbody Cross brace corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 129,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,117 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 126,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,993 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 117,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 104,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,626 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 May 2013 69,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 69,269 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,387 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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YH57 PSZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 YH57 PSZ, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YH57 PSZ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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