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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,970 cc

B20 SLSMOT history

B20 SLS is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 26 Jun 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
121,648 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Jun 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SLS was last recorded at 121,648 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,646 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,648 miles
  • 2023 – 121,646 miles
  • 2022 – 120,213 miles
  • 2021 – 119,620 miles
  • 2020 – 119,515 miles
  • 2019 – 118,805 miles
  • 2018 – 118,588 miles
  • 2016 – 117,891 miles
  • 2015 – 117,460 miles
  • 2014 – 117,150 miles
  • 2013 – 116,825 miles
  • 2012 – 114,549 miles
  • 2011 – 112,364 miles
  • 2010 – 110,390 miles
  • 2009 – 107,420 miles
  • 2008 – 106,268 miles
  • 2007 – 103,858 miles
  • 2006 – 100,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring Platform Corroded.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    614592834608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring Platform Corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,648 miles (+2)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,648 miles
    Test number
    577602968385
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring Platform Corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail121,646 miles (+1,433)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,646 miles
    Test number
    388080595338
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible less than 79mm high (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  4. Pass120,213 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    547387137207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,620 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,620 miles
    Test number
    851803535295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,620 miles (+105)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,620 miles
    Test number
    982234662235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,515 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    358589451644
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,515 miles (+710)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    625459808867
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,805 miles
    Test number
    491348207138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,804 miles (+216)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    129486065243
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,588 miles (+697)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,588 miles
    Test number
    350270890192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underbody suspension components

  12. Pass117,891 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,891 miles
    Test number
    585647161733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,460 miles (+310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    657947085018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass117,150 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    418982504146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside and suspension components.
    • NoteSill covers fitted,unable to thoroughly inspec t outer sills.

  15. Fail117,150 miles (+325)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    387415694072
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside and suspension components.
    • NoteSill covers fitted,unable to thoroughly inspec t outer sills.

  16. Pass116,825 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,825 miles
    Test number
    159313393436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,549 miles (+2,185)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,549 miles
    Test number
    209503492082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass112,364 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    125147991063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass110,390 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    472723180039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,420 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,420 miles
    Test number
    654752989003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s headlamp lens cracked

  21. Fail107,420 miles (+1,152)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,420 miles
    Test number
    852122789039
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s headlamp lens cracked

  22. Pass106,268 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    872607588092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass103,858 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    103,858 miles
    Test number
    264040347053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    961680236049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SLS

Does B20 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 SLS expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 SLS?
The MOT on B20 SLS expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 SLS done?
B20 SLS was recorded at 121,648 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 1,150 miles a year.
Has B20 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SLS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 SLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B20 SLS find?
B20 SLS passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished; offside rear spring platform corroded.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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