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DU51 HZE

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,569 mi
Last recorded72,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 72,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,328 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,323 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,934 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,272 miles

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

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

cross member under radiator damaged but not structural

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,912 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,807 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,161 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,685 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,328 miles

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

headlamp aims ok checked on setting three as presented

Fail 21 Nov 2006 57,328 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamp aims ok checked on setting three as presented

Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,343 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 49,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inside edges not in central three quarters on tread ,and not showing chords but advise replace.

emmissions test not done due to exhaust condition

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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DU51 HZE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU51 HZE, 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.

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What year was DU51 HZE registered?

DU51 HZE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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