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73 FTA

2010 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider45,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 FTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,003 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,263 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 55,263 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 49,749 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2019 42,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,517 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,529 miles

EMS warning light on. n/s rear tyre approx 3mm of wear left.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EMS light on

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 25,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,798 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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73 FTA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 45,755 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 73 FTA, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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73 FTA is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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