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K448 EMS

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 EMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,102 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 64,102 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 63,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 63,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak at injectors. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance across front axle. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,096 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 61,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 61,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 61,218 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at antiroll bar d mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,254 miles

ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP NOISY.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,733 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 59,730 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil-spring bottom plate (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil-spring bottom plate (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 58,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,969 miles

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

all pipes cooted on undersied

under siede all cooted

Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all pipes cooted on undersied

under siede all cooted

Pass 23 May 2012 57,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,721 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 65,576 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 65,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K448 EMS is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K448 EMS, 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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K448 EMS is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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