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MA09 CFA

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 CFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,602 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 68,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 65,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 61,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 56,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 53,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,278 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,969 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jan 2017 44,968 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,005 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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MA09 CFA 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 65%.

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 MA09 CFA, 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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MA09 CFA is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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