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YR59 SZX

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,015 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 92,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 90,693 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 90,635 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2023 89,774 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 89,774 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,538 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,446 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,439 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear exhaust pipe fractured (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,891 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,721 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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YR59 SZX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR59 SZX, 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 YR59 SZX registered?

YR59 SZX is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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