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BV51 YDH

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,857 mi
Last recorded16,857 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YDH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 16,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 16,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 16,688 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 16,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 16,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,862 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 15,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,592 miles

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

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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BV51 YDH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 BV51 YDH, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 YDH registered?

BV51 YDH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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