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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

F5 TJLMOT history

F5 TJL is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
69,541 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 TJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 TJL was last recorded at 69,541 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 6,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,282 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,259 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,541 miles
  • 2025 – 63,282 miles
  • 2024 – 51,969 miles
  • 2023 – 50,681 miles
  • 2021 – 48,667 miles
  • 2020 – 46,148 miles
  • 2019 – 42,259 miles
  • 2018 – 40,026 miles
  • 2017 – 35,839 miles
  • 2016 – 29,137 miles
  • 2014 – 26,079 miles
  • 2013 – 25,421 miles
  • 2012 – 22,869 miles
  • 2011 – 18,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear exhaust joint and clamp deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,541 miles (+6,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    419660395191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass63,282 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,282 miles
    Test number
    929148010617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust joint and clamp deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail63,270 miles (+11,301)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,270 miles
    Test number
    109897761943
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust joint and clamp deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass51,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    832639485354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail51,969 miles (+1,288)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    531929287989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass50,681 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    385819683205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,667 miles (+2,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    123627105489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass46,148 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    436810429614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,259 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    512672036538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass40,026 miles (+4,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,026 miles
    Test number
    553049685960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass35,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    392982236743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre tread wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tread worn smooth but not showing cords at time of test
  12. Fail35,839 miles (+6,702)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    532236555266
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre tread wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tread worn smooth but not showing cords at time of test
  13. Pass29,137 miles (+948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,137 miles
    Test number
    631309260668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre, outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass28,189 miles (+2,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    366339623915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight damage nsf tyre outer sidewall
  15. Pass26,079 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,079 miles
    Test number
    858053754348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  16. Pass25,421 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,421 miles
    Test number
    746031663372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,784 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    438739953113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,869 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    856179952172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,855 miles
    Test number
    155769761179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 TJL

Does F5 TJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 TJL is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 TJL?
The MOT on F5 TJL is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 TJL done?
F5 TJL was recorded at 69,541 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has F5 TJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 TJL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 TJL 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 F5 TJL find?
F5 TJL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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