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KE51 OUH

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 62,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,564 miles

alternator light on

condition of exhaust system ( dragging on floor)

not all bulbs in centre stop light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dashboard covered with tape (7.1.6 (a))

alternator light on

brake pedal feel

condition of exhaust system ( dragging on floor)

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

not all bulbs in centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyrea wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,501 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general under body corrosion on all sub frames and suspension

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,010 miles

both rear bump stops broken/adrift

front suspension very low possibly on the bumpstops

nearside front coil spring mounting rubber adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

both rear bump stops broken/adrift

front suspension very low possibly on the bumpstops

both rear handbrake return springs missing

nearside front coil spring mounting rubber adrift

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops insecure.

offside rear brake slight bind after park brake use.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 52,692 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,613 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside floor badly damaged impact noted offside sill cover broken.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 29,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s floor badly damaged impact noted o/s sill cover broken

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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KE51 OUH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE51 OUH, 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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KE51 OUH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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