
Alfa Romeo Spider
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc
T463 POAMOT history
T463 POA is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 140,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 140,534 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 37
- 20 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 4,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T463 POA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T463 POA was last recorded at 140,534 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,534 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,534 miles
- 2024 – 139,505 miles
- 2022 – 138,583 miles
- 2021 – 137,851 miles
- 2019 – 137,721 miles
- 2018 – 137,197 miles
- 2017 – 136,327 miles
- 2016 – 135,831 miles
- 2015 – 133,623 miles
- 2014 – 131,347 miles
- 2013 – 125,210 miles
- 2012 – 119,521 miles
- 2011 – 111,273 miles
- 2010 – 107,324 miles
- 2009 – 105,572 miles
- 2008 – 95,443 miles
- 2007 – 84,722 miles
- 2006 – 72,471 miles
- 2005 – 53,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Failure7 MOTs, 2006–2015
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
37 tests since 15 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 140,534 miles
- Test number
- 429655929654
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail140,534 miles (+970)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,534 miles
- Test number
- 752428854324
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass139,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 139,564 miles
- Test number
- 507726112795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,564 miles (+59)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,564 miles
- Test number
- 609787923939
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass139,505 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 139,505 miles
- Test number
- 805663164366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,503 miles (+920)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,503 miles
- Test number
- 550813865539
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass138,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,583 miles
- Test number
- 322344196958
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,583 miles (+732)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,583 miles
- Test number
- 275906582994
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,851 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 137,851 miles
- Test number
- 676066193004
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail137,846 miles (+125)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,846 miles
- Test number
- 209732358593
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass137,721 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 137,721 miles
- Test number
- 206981753274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,720 miles (+523)10 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,720 miles
- Test number
- 314939924695
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested no coolant in system (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear 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 (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryUnable to access fuel cap
Pass137,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 137,197 miles
- Test number
- 148401169936
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail137,196 miles (+869)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,196 miles
- Test number
- 770587363329
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass136,327 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,327 miles
- Test number
- 175952274093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail136,326 miles (+495)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,326 miles
- Test number
- 899305786001
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Has a cut (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWater cap missing
Pass135,831 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 135,831 miles
- Test number
- 638488213090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Fail135,831 miles (+2,208)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,831 miles
- Test number
- 998853325493
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Pass133,623 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,623 miles
- Test number
- 469871005286
- NoteFloor to sill rusty
Fail133,623 miles (+2,276)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,623 miles
- Test number
- 206051605265
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteFloor to sill rusty
Pass131,347 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 131,347 miles
- Test number
- 798150544188
- NoteFront discs badly worn
- NoteRear floors rusty
- NoteRear tyres cracking inner sidewalls
Fail131,347 miles (+6,137)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,347 miles
- Test number
- 158369134118
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteFront discs badly worn
- NoteRear floors rusty
- NoteRear tyres cracking inner sidewalls
Pass125,210 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 125,210 miles
- Test number
- 496310153152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,209 miles (+5,688)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,209 miles
- Test number
- 216599243498
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass119,521 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 119,521 miles
- Test number
- 357913642150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside floor rusty
Fail119,521 miles (+8,248)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,521 miles
- Test number
- 138523642169
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside floor rusty
Pass111,273 miles (+3,949)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 111,273 miles
- Test number
- 879627941188
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass107,324 miles (+1,752)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 107,324 miles
- Test number
- 742985950171
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass105,572 miles (+10,129)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 105,572 miles
- Test number
- 901546629185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 95,443 miles
- Test number
- 352610038136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,443 miles (+10,721)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,443 miles
- Test number
- 640259128184
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 650849727161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,722 miles (+12,251)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 883104827171
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 72,471 miles
- Test number
- 273783026161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,471 miles (+355)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,471 miles
- Test number
- 351082626191
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail72,116 miles (+18,171)9 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,116 miles
- Test number
- 262789106106
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which do not restrict the drivers veiw
Pass53,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2006
- Odometer
- 53,945 miles
- Test number
- 800328475283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T463 POA
- Does T463 POA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T463 POA is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T463 POA?
- The MOT on T463 POA is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T463 POA done?
- T463 POA was recorded at 140,534 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
- Has T463 POA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T463 POA has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T463 POA 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 T463 POA find?
- T463 POA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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