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BG59 RZP

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,205 mi
Last recorded119,205 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,570 miles

UNDER THE CAR CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,418 miles

under side corrosion all areas

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,347 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 93,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 74,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 74,865 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 64,461 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 64,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,250 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 30,627 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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BG59 RZP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG59 RZP, 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 BG59 RZP registered?

BG59 RZP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BG59 RZP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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