Alfa Romeo logo

Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey · Petrol · 1992 · 1,962 cc

J6 SPYMOT history

J6 SPY is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 30 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,840 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
149,840 km
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
692 km
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J6 SPY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SPY was last recorded at 149,840 km on 18 May 2026, 9 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2015: 125,901 miles, lower than 141,858 miles on 1 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,831 km · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 km
Average per year
692 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,840 km
  • 2024 – 148,929 km
  • 2023 – 148,511 km
  • 2022 – 147,854 km
  • 2021 – 146,166 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,840 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,840 km (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,840 km
    Test number
    369705538338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,831 km2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,831 km
    Test number
    239356495273
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,315 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,315 miles
    Test number
    502553067520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,308 miles (+378)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,308 miles
    Test number
    712699336824
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,930 miles
    Test number
    175949521265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,929 km (+418)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,929 km
    Test number
    468884659435
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass148,511 km (+657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,511 km
    Test number
    186150875966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,854 km (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,854 km
    Test number
    671554507606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,166 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,166 km
    Test number
    791687859745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail146,166 km1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,166 km
    Test number
    506024902589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    320547752865
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp converters fitted

  12. Fail144,639 miles (+573)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    109986026898
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp converters fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brakes low efficiency

  13. Pass144,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    183329348050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail144,066 miles (+18,165)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    248822436377
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass125,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    772102143434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,901 miles (-15,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    716739432820
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass141,858 miles (+91)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    141,858 miles
    Test number
    250492750123
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear brake efficiency lower than normal

  18. Fail141,767 miles (+336)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,767 miles
    Test number
    280488930495
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear brake efficiency lower than normal

  19. Pass141,431 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    141,431 miles
    Test number
    954584109137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,391 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    141,391 miles
    Test number
    622619028040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside sill/floor

  21. Pass141,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    141,386 miles
    Test number
    333220277131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,386 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,386 miles
    Test number
    293354767176
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor/sill

Questions about J6 SPY

Does J6 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SPY is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SPY?
The MOT on J6 SPY is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SPY done?
J6 SPY was recorded at 149,840 km at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 692 km a year.
Has J6 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SPY has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J6 SPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J6 SPY find?
J6 SPY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Related registrations

Browse all J6S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.