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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,959 cc

M4 KSMMOT history

M4 KSM is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
95,716 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M4 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M4 KSM was last recorded at 95,716 miles on 26 May 2026, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,822 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
2,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,716 miles
  • 2025 – 94,822 miles
  • 2024 – 94,042 miles
  • 2023 – 93,384 miles
  • 2022 – 92,600 miles
  • 2020 – 90,968 miles
  • 2018 – 89,522 miles
  • 2017 – 87,315 miles
  • 2016 – 84,522 miles
  • 2015 – 80,708 miles
  • 2014 – 79,176 miles
  • 2013 – 72,853 miles
  • 2012 – 70,449 miles
  • 2010 – 63,038 miles
  • 2009 – 53,495 miles
  • 2008 – 52,231 miles
  • 2007 – 43,293 miles
  • 2006 – 38,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,716 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust rubber mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,716 miles (+894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,716 miles
    Test number
    995976236752
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,822 miles (+780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    621688974830
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,042 miles (+658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    631329680985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass93,384 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    824808762689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass92,600 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    110757456059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass90,968 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    168369911947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail90,967 miles (+1,445)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    348169916894
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass89,522 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    172786511549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,315 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,315 miles
    Test number
    230229429669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass84,522 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    720007958170
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mount broken

  11. Fail84,424 miles (+3,716)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    991479205060
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mount broken

  12. Pass80,708 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    807856125202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,176 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    169752154213
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront pipe damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail79,176 miles (+6,323)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    218692854263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront pipe damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass72,853 miles (+2,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    345542763463
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

  16. Pass70,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    645776932287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,448 miles (+7,410)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    645975182137
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass63,038 miles (+9,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    671841770252
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Pass53,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,495 miles
    Test number
    560291149294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,495 miles (+67)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,495 miles
    Test number
    954277639253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass53,428 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    394725139188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  22. Fail53,428 miles (+1,197)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    281474639484
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  23. Pass52,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    573426158054
    • 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)

  24. Fail52,229 miles (+8,936)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    914906758043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass43,293 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,293 miles
    Test number
    442212487068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    233227586095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M4 KSM

Does M4 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M4 KSM is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M4 KSM?
The MOT on M4 KSM is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M4 KSM done?
M4 KSM was recorded at 95,716 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,817 miles a year.
Has M4 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M4 KSM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on M4 KSM 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 M4 KSM find?
M4 KSM passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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