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BL07 LYG

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 LYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,986 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2023 109,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,752 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,845 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs replacing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs replacing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak coming from turbo area. underside of vehicle is saturated

Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,446 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs replacing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm needs replacing immediately (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak coming from turbo area. underside of vehicle is saturated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 75,099 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake grabbing on slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,454 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,407 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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BL07 LYG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL07 LYG, 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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BL07 LYG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 July 2007.

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