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AY57 ZVE

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,568 mi
Last recorded38,568 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,568 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Surface rust

Fail 9 Dec 2022 38,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Surface rust

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 37,175 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 37,174 miles

Braking system leaking SERVO LEAKING AT PEDAL (3.6.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis ARM HITTING WING AT CHASSIS AREA (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BALL JOINT DAMAGED BY WING AND ARM LOOKS CUT (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,932 miles

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

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

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,269 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 21,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,311 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,649 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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AY57 ZVE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY57 ZVE, 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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AY57 ZVE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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