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MK59 XDD

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,689 mi
Last recorded81,689 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 XDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING THIN ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,546 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,795 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 79,790 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,437 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 73,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,291 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 71,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,844 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)

e/m/l light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

e/m/l light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,256 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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MK59 XDD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK59 XDD, 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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What year was MK59 XDD registered?

MK59 XDD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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