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LD59 YFK

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,364 mi
Last recorded143,364 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 YFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 143,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 134,791 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,031 miles

Offside Rear slight flat spots inner edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,031 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking rubber hose over cam cover (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres flat spots inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,977 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,495 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,620 miles

slight binding at the offside rear brake.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,371 miles

wiper blades are worn.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 35,179 miles

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

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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LD59 YFK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 LD59 YFK, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LD59 YFK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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