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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T53 RKRMOT history

T53 RKR is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,497 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 RKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T53 RKR was last recorded at 85,497 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,735 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
2,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,497 miles
  • 2025 – 83,735 miles
  • 2024 – 81,760 miles
  • 2023 – 81,735 miles
  • 2022 – 79,339 miles
  • 2021 – 77,413 miles
  • 2020 – 75,417 miles
  • 2016 – 74,746 miles
  • 2015 – 72,464 miles
  • 2014 – 70,461 miles
  • 2013 – 67,734 miles
  • 2012 – 65,225 miles
  • 2011 – 62,664 miles
  • 2010 – 60,201 miles
  • 2009 – 56,474 miles
  • 2008 – 53,775 miles
  • 2006 – 47,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,497 miles
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryKnock from steering

What MOT failures 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Cracking, perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,497 miles (+1,762)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    850821618920
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering

  2. Pass83,735 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    259336948577
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail83,725 miles (+1,965)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    157212303640
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,760 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    627335480860
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Cracking, perishing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail81,752 miles (+17)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,752 miles
    Test number
    640077509204
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Cracking, perishing (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail81,735 miles (+2,396)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    559084678235
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,339 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    851670810202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,413 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,413 miles
    Test number
    525693280712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,401 miles (+1,984)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    869859590805
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    831878744194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,417 miles (+671)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    116491393007
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,746 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    406719107980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass72,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    915452325134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,464 miles (+2,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    868035315157
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass70,461 miles (+2,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    206603514489
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass67,734 miles (+2,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    115914193086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass65,225 miles (+2,561)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    966389902187
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1 CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IS BROKEN
    • NoteTHE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON
    • NoteTHE EXHAUST IS RUSTING IN PLACES AND IS BLOWING IN PLACES FRONT TO REAR
    • NoteTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE
    • NoteTHE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND THE REAR DISCS ARE PITTED AND SLIGHTLY RUSTY

  18. Pass62,664 miles (+2,463)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    998513601138
    • NoteAIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON
    • NoteNSR OUTER PAD IS GETTING LOW AND BOTH REAR DISCS ARE SLIGHHTLLY RUSTY
    • NoteNSR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY
    • NoteOSR TYRE IS JUST STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS
    • NoteSLIGHT BLOW FROM THE CENTRE OF THE EXHAUST

  19. Pass60,201 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    260903410494
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IS CRACKED BADLY
    • NoteNSR SHOCK ABSORBER IS SLIGHTLY DAMP
    • NoteOS OOF THE SCREEN HAS BEEN MARKED BY THE WIPER AT SOME TIME
    • NoteSLIGHT BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST

  20. Fail60,201 miles (+3,727)1 dangerous4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    861942410184
    • DangerousFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER IS CRACKED BADLY
    • NoteNSR SHOCK ABSORBER IS SLIGHTLY DAMP
    • NoteOS OOF THE SCREEN HAS BEEN MARKED BY THE WIPER AT SOME TIME
    • NoteSLIGHT BLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST

  21. Pass56,474 miles (+2,699)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    771930029147
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LIKE THEY MAY BE LOW
    • NoteBOTTOM OF WATER RAD LOOKS IN POOR CONDITION

  22. Pass53,775 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    810015208193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,504 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    970964706376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,920 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    573994656019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,789 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    242856946077
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T53 RKR

Does T53 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 RKR expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 RKR?
The MOT on T53 RKR expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 RKR done?
T53 RKR was recorded at 85,497 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,088 miles a year.
Has T53 RKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 RKR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T53 RKR 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 T53 RKR find?
T53 RKR failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 2 more.

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