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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc

LS51 XJOMOT history

LS51 XJO is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,755 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XJO was last recorded at 64,755 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,429 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
1,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,755 miles
  • 2025 – 64,429 miles
  • 2024 – 63,428 miles
  • 2023 – 62,826 miles
  • 2022 – 61,940 miles
  • 2021 – 61,641 miles
  • 2019 – 60,651 miles
  • 2018 – 58,773 miles
  • 2017 – 57,223 miles
  • 2016 – 55,965 miles
  • 2015 – 55,504 miles
  • 2014 – 54,600 miles
  • 2013 – 53,446 miles
  • 2012 – 50,610 miles
  • 2011 – 43,189 miles
  • 2010 – 36,619 miles
  • 2009 – 33,204 miles
  • 2008 – 29,182 miles
  • 2006 – 27,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,755 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,755 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    554011974482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,429 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    941085067402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,428 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    146016865243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,826 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,826 miles
    Test number
    315082881000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,940 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    999950418084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,641 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    159387922231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,651 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    423087004815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,773 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    342706892517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,223 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,223 miles
    Test number
    629553275169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,965 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    453082160946
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  11. Pass55,504 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    185631855062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,446 miles (+846)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    128657445068
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass54,600 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    829729844094
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs rusty
  14. Fail54,600 miles (+1,154)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    777509444050
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs rusty
  15. Pass53,446 miles (+2,836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    626634143030
    • NoteMetal brake pipeing corroding
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop becoming loose
  16. Pass50,610 miles (+7,421)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    618619812147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre run out
  17. Pass43,189 miles (+6,570)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    245927611498
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge
  18. Pass36,619 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    373543100125
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
  19. Fail36,604 miles (+3,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    123282400127
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass33,204 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    303218499061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,182 miles
    Test number
    251142328433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,182 miles (+47)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,182 miles
    Test number
    900731728144
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Fail29,135 miles (+1,497)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,135 miles
    Test number
    423387888036
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass27,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    364576496417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,638 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    392380496446
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS51 XJO

Does LS51 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XJO is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XJO?
The MOT on LS51 XJO is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XJO done?
LS51 XJO was recorded at 64,755 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,876 miles a year.
Has LS51 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XJO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on LS51 XJO 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 LS51 XJO find?
LS51 XJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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