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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T42 BGKMOT history

T42 BGK is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,075 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 BGK was last recorded at 90,075 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,756 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,075 miles
  • 2025 – 89,756 miles
  • 2024 – 88,719 miles
  • 2023 – 87,111 miles
  • 2021 – 85,283 miles
  • 2020 – 81,542 miles
  • 2019 – 80,293 miles
  • 2018 – 75,928 miles
  • 2017 – 72,209 miles
  • 2016 – 67,254 miles
  • 2015 – 62,964 miles
  • 2014 – 62,964 miles
  • 2013 – 61,061 miles
  • 2012 – 58,908 miles
  • 2011 – 56,499 miles
  • 2010 – 51,488 miles
  • 2009 – 49,306 miles
  • 2008 – 46,469 miles
  • 2007 – 42,827 miles
  • 2006 – 39,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    257327520801
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,075 miles (+319)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    465305298712
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,756 miles (+1,037)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    663777240453
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass88,719 miles (+1,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    623933766809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass87,111 miles (+1,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    142907135161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

  6. Pass85,283 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    483306041740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,261 miles (+3,719)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    360412004893
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,542 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    527914334556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,293 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    751910762606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,928 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,928 miles
    Test number
    689419044940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,209 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    470111578079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,208 miles (+4,954)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    729938307624
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass67,254 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    420938456191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,226 miles (+4,262)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    174428345459
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass62,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    947370874821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,964 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    288127445182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass62,964 miles (+1,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    887402034149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,061 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    808584143180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,853 miles (+1,945)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,853 miles
    Test number
    695961333177
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    528049832159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,907 miles (+2,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    367547832175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass56,499 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    677330941103
    • 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. Fail56,492 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    956018831153
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass51,488 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    821388710066
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass49,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,306 miles
    Test number
    180402349126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,306 miles (+2,837)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,306 miles
    Test number
    402632049172
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass46,469 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    890311628127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,827 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    231223277067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,362 miles
    Test number
    871372466091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 BGK

Does T42 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 BGK is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 BGK?
The MOT on T42 BGK is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 BGK done?
T42 BGK was recorded at 90,075 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has T42 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 BGK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T42 BGK 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 T42 BGK find?
T42 BGK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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