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RV06 NUB

2006 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider36,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 NUB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 56,189 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,612 miles

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 48,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,028 miles

o/s/r shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,804 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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RV06 NUB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 RV06 NUB, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RV06 NUB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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