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YH59 OAZ

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 OAZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 35,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 34,263 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 34,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 32,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,193 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 32,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 30,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 30,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,146 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has wear on in side edge.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on in side edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,964 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 21,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,697 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 18,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 15,838 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,426 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,051 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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YH59 OAZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH59 OAZ, 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 YH59 OAZ registered?

YH59 OAZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 OAZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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