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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,962 cc

K83 PAPMOT history

K83 PAP is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,626 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K83 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K83 PAP was last recorded at 50,626 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,522 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
1,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,626 miles
  • 2025 – 49,522 miles
  • 2024 – 48,520 miles
  • 2023 – 47,353 miles
  • 2022 – 46,654 miles
  • 2021 – 45,397 miles
  • 2020 – 43,611 miles
  • 2019 – 41,759 miles
  • 2018 – 40,258 miles
  • 2017 – 37,777 miles
  • 2016 – 36,085 miles
  • 2015 – 34,676 miles
  • 2014 – 33,651 miles
  • 2012 – 30,380 miles
  • 2007 – 19,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,626 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front both front seat have movement in the upright back support but is locked in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,626 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,626 miles
    Test number
    756239253370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,522 miles (+1,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    429003763916
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,520 miles (+92)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    105327353957
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front seat have movement in the upright back support but is locked in
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,428 miles (+1,075)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    534020675200
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front seat have movement in the upright back support but is locked in
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    106787501773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,353 miles (+699)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    151464809633
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass46,654 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,654 miles
    Test number
    138349291769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,397 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    981579006388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,611 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    449803693965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,759 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    873431398794
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  11. Pass40,258 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    202712360951
    • AdvisorySlight play/lift in steering idler

  12. Pass37,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,777 miles
    Test number
    528831305021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,777 miles (+1,692)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,777 miles
    Test number
    397051063925
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass36,085 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,085 miles
    Test number
    168411651625
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING IDLER (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass34,676 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    585096615230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,651 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    988858614281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,380 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    849298812353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,376 miles
    Test number
    787856202346
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass28,239 km (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,239 km
    Test number
    388046671283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass26,208 km (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,208 km
    Test number
    803936980224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail26,161 km (+2,390)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,161 km
    Test number
    200980580259
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass23,771 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,771 km
    Test number
    893879359256
    • NoteAs previous advisory notice

  23. Fail23,771 km (+2,098)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,771 km
    Test number
    813179239218
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s steering idler/drop arm has slight play/wear

  24. Pass21,673 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,673 km
    Test number
    692411828210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement on near side front hub

  25. Fail21,673 km2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,673 km
    Test number
    764501528226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movement on near side front hub

  26. Pass19,775 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    500749967113
    • NoteAdvisory on perivous test no171545667176

  27. Fail19,773 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    171545667176
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs piteted
    • NoteNsf wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteNsr,osf tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteRear indicators starting to fade

Questions about K83 PAP

Does K83 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K83 PAP is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K83 PAP?
The MOT on K83 PAP is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K83 PAP done?
K83 PAP was recorded at 50,626 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
Has K83 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K83 PAP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K83 PAP 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 K83 PAP find?
K83 PAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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