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YK57 LKJ

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 LKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 111,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,739 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 101,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 96,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,495 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,495 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog light inop

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,598 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Fail 6 Jul 2015 70,579 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,583 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,393 miles

engine management light staying on

vechicle covered with covers underside unable to inspect components properly

Fail 17 Aug 2010 27,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light staying on

vechicle covered with covers underside unable to inspect components properly

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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YK57 LKJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YK57 LKJ, 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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What year was YK57 LKJ registered?

YK57 LKJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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