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J50 TAU

2010 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,103 mi
Last recorded34,103 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider45,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 TAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 34,103 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 34,089 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front discs inner sides unevenly worn/corroded/less contact between pads and disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 33,150 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2023 32,599 miles

All brake disc's worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 31,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 29,476 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 29,460 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre slightly cracking and worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,729 miles

Offside Front Inner Inner face of OSF disc rusting,pads near wear limit

Fail 14 Dec 2019 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Inner face of OSF disc rusting,pads near wear limit

Pass 15 Dec 2018 23,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 21,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,214 miles

both front tyres worn

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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J50 TAU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 45,755 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 J50 TAU, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J50 TAU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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