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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,198 cc

F3 DBWMOT history

F3 DBW is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 22 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,621 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 DBW was last recorded at 90,621 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,212 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,409 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,621 miles
  • 2025 – 87,212 miles
  • 2024 – 84,520 miles
  • 2023 – 81,670 miles
  • 2022 – 78,734 miles
  • 2021 – 76,815 miles
  • 2020 – 74,978 miles
  • 2019 – 72,515 miles
  • 2018 – 70,026 miles
  • 2017 – 66,584 miles
  • 2016 – 64,147 miles
  • 2015 – 54,306 miles
  • 2014 – 46,870 miles
  • 2013 – 38,299 miles
  • 2012 – 28,845 miles
  • 2011 – 24,269 miles
  • 2010 – 20,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,621 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower engine cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken ( system not insecure)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,621 miles (+3,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,621 miles
    Test number
    432483661711
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass87,212 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,212 miles
    Test number
    328110228298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken ( system not insecure)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Fail87,200 miles (+2,680)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    477128867264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall excessively worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp broken ( system not insecure)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  4. Pass84,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    107024932808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail84,515 miles (+2,845)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    926657830804
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,670 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    208498255760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,734 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,734 miles
    Test number
    894623064318
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,815 miles (+1,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    627478118842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,978 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    900010598589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,515 miles (+2,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    911275098815
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,026 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    730371944334
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn thin and corroded inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.7 mm and the wall is perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bth rear discs are worn thin (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail70,026 miles (+3,442)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    493395555916
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn thin and corroded inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.7 mm and the wall is perished (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,584 miles (+2,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    323383679347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 3 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.8 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 3 m/m tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBelly pan fitted

  14. Pass64,147 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    386545181753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,143 miles (+9,837)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    811454789032
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass54,306 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    585623975088
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteWipers smearing

  17. Fail54,306 miles (+7,436)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    866972875011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Pass46,870 miles (+8,571)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    325085884063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront discs pitted and worn

  19. Pass38,299 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    467925983065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,151 miles (+9,306)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    547739073050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,845 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,845 miles
    Test number
    529749982038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,269 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    329071971058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge

  23. Pass24,269 miles (+4,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,269 miles
    Test number
    575841071086
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge

  24. Pass20,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,226 miles
    Test number
    254530170089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 DBW

Does F3 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 DBW is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 DBW?
The MOT on F3 DBW is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 DBW done?
F3 DBW was recorded at 90,621 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has F3 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 DBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 DBW 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 F3 DBW find?
F3 DBW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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