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KC51 HBF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,442 mi
Last recorded102,442 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HBF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,261 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,042 miles

Both rear bump stops not located

Centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear bump stops not located

Centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,379 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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KC51 HBF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KC51 HBF, 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 KC51 HBF registered?

KC51 HBF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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