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FD51 AUL

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 AUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 71,571 miles

All under body corrosion

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 70,473 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear wishbone suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 68,956 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corrodid

Offside Rear jacking point corrodid

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,205 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to floors

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section and backbox

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,486 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section and backbox deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 61,480 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section and backbox deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,328 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,325 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 11 Feb 2014 49,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

radiator leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 39,741 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,673 miles

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

slight wear on inner egde of tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,594 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,636 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 25,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 18,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FD51 AUL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FD51 AUL, 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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FD51 AUL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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