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AP57 VEA

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,381 mi
Last recorded89,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,381 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 89,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate mounting damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to offside front wheel bearing condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate mounting damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,320 miles

nearside and offside rear heat sheilds insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,320 miles

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

nearside and offside rear heat sheilds insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,112 miles

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 13 Dec 2017 66,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 66,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 62,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 55,037 miles

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

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

front brake pads low and discs lipped

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,676 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP57 VEA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP57 VEA, 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 AP57 VEA registered?

AP57 VEA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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