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MR55 APB

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,679 mi
Last recorded40,679 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 APB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 40,679 miles

inner steering arms have light play

Pass 3 Dec 2024 39,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 35,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,817 miles

offside and n earside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

offside and nearside front tyre side walls and tread area cracked and splitting

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls and tread area cracked and splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,457 miles

Slight cracks in all 4 outer tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,879 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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MR55 APB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MR55 APB, 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 MR55 APB registered?

MR55 APB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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