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K20 SPY

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,572 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 64,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,268 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 63,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering system fouling steering rod (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak rear diff noted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,898 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,661 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are cracking in tread

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

rear diff has a oil leak

revers lights are not working

Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silancer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are cracking in tread

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

rear diff has a oil leak

revers lights are not working

Pass 25 May 2017 62,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hose clip around feed to fuel pump broken

passenger side rear brake reading fluctuates

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

petrol pipe clip broken pump

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly blowing

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

petrol pipe clip broken pump

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly blowing

Pass 15 May 2015 59,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 58,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

gearbox has a oil leak

rear diff has a oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 58,616 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

gearbox has a oil leak

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,485 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine misfire

Fail 30 May 2013 58,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine misfire

Pass 14 May 2012 58,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,930 miles

n/s/front wheel slight binding

Fail 15 May 2008 56,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front wheel slight binding

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,611 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 56,504 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

differential weeeping oil

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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K20 SPY is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 71,368 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 K20 SPY, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K20 SPY is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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