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CA61 WZL

2011 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo Spider43,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 WZL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arm surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 56,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall compromised (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arm surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 55,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

could do with a wire brush and some underseal painting on to protect underside of car getting rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,985 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 54,985 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,566 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 53,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,006 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 52,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,862 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,704 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,249 miles

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

Front both inner edges of the tyre scrubbed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,655 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,239 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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CA61 WZL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 43,471 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 CA61 WZL, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA61 WZL registered?

CA61 WZL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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