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FL59 SXJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 SXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 53,096 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush wearing at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 44,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner 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 18 Sep 2018 42,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,706 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,182 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad has small part of lining missing

car has slight coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,440 miles

Rear 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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FL59 SXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 FL59 SXJ, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL59 SXJ registered?

FL59 SXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FL59 SXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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