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LL09 XLU

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,888 mi
Last recorded47,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 XLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 47,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 47,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,545 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 45,531 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level below min mark

Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,734 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 43,734 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,722 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,399 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,470 miles

offside front tyre damaged slightly on outer wall

Fail 5 Sep 2014 30,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,683 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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LL09 XLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL09 XLU, 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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LL09 XLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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