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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T257 AKPMOT history

T257 AKP is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,140 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 AKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 AKP was last recorded at 80,140 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,013 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,140 miles
  • 2025 – 80,013 miles
  • 2024 – 79,812 miles
  • 2023 – 79,665 miles
  • 2022 – 79,479 miles
  • 2021 – 79,304 miles
  • 2020 – 78,829 miles
  • 2019 – 77,063 miles
  • 2018 – 74,845 miles
  • 2017 – 73,108 miles
  • 2016 – 71,087 miles
  • 2015 – 68,989 miles
  • 2014 – 66,149 miles
  • 2013 – 63,729 miles
  • 2012 – 61,871 miles
  • 2011 – 59,519 miles
  • 2010 – 57,406 miles
  • 2009 – 54,848 miles
  • 2008 – 52,602 miles
  • 2007 – 50,591 miles
  • 2006 – 46,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,140 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,140 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    376764977444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,013 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    826909205728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,812 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    851574056641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,665 miles (+186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    827747192146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    842891675116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,474 miles (+170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    348276591672
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass79,304 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,304 miles
    Test number
    124123008076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    731971471600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,829 miles (+1,766)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    472288025691
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,063 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,063 miles
    Test number
    395371168935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail77,053 miles (+2,208)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    723860556882
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass74,845 miles (+1,737)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    923965616414
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    866369027607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,108 miles (+2,021)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    765949221195
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,087 miles (+2,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    493584730812
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass68,989 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    655300665105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail68,904 miles (+2,755)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,904 miles
    Test number
    356876845163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,149 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    945929744100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass63,729 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    208290053182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    978919352131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,871 miles (+2,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    876549252123
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass59,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    465994941195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail59,519 miles (+2,113)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    899644141181
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    800048350196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,406 miles (+2,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    720935150198
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass54,848 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    722049949125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass52,602 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    783712258117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,591 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    614244747104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    930785846143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail46,333 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,333 miles
    Test number
    270945746183
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T257 AKP

Does T257 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 AKP is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T257 AKP?
The MOT on T257 AKP is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 AKP done?
T257 AKP was recorded at 80,140 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has T257 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 AKP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T257 AKP 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 T257 AKP find?
T257 AKP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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