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K50 TDS

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,106 mi
Last recorded43,106 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 TDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,286 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,926 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2013 33,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,276 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,374 miles

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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K50 TDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K50 TDS, 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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What year was K50 TDS registered?

K50 TDS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is K50 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 TDS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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