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B12 VEN

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,688 mi
Last recorded85,688 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 VEN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,198 miles

Inner faces of front discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new parts fitted to rear brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 75,197 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine misfire

Inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,406 miles

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

exhust center box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres showing inner edge wear

engine radiator deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension leg dirt shields adrift

n/s/f--o/s/f--n/s/r--o/s/r-- coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine radiator showing wear/corrosion

n/s/f suspension unit dirt shield torn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine radiator showing wear/corrosion

n/s/f suspension unit dirt shield torn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres showing inner edge wear

lower timing belt cover missing/timing belt replacement due

n/s/f tyre tread cuts [no visible ply/cords]

Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres showing inner edge wear

lower timing belt cover missing/timing belt replacement due

n/s/f tyre tread cuts [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,887 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 52,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,041 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 38,041 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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B12 VEN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,321 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 B12 VEN, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B12 VEN registered?

B12 VEN is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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