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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T561 BTDMOT history

T561 BTD is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,551 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 BTD
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 valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 BTD was last recorded at 136,551 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Oct 2008: 58,610 miles, lower than 525,507 miles on 9 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,248 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
4,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,551 miles
  • 2024 – 135,248 miles
  • 2023 – 131,651 miles
  • 2022 – 129,871 miles
  • 2021 – 129,652 miles
  • 2019 – 126,420 miles
  • 2018 – 123,649 miles
  • 2016 – 123,530 miles
  • 2015 – 120,929 miles
  • 2013 – 117,007 miles
  • 2012 – 108,772 miles
  • 2011 – 95,352 miles
  • 2010 – 82,069 miles
  • 2009 – 70,882 miles
  • 2008 – 58,610 miles
  • 2007 – 525,507 miles
  • 2006 – 50,318 miles
  • 2005 – 44,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,551 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Damage to N/S Headlamp glass

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,551 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,551 miles
    Test number
    861935617781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,248 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    756105464394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,247 miles (+3,596)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,247 miles
    Test number
    365560000195
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,651 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    908274451082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,566 miles (+93)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,566 miles
    Test number
    132055279763
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front main beam bulb insecure

  6. Fail131,473 miles (+1,602)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,473 miles
    Test number
    465484545100
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,871 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,871 miles
    Test number
    647211580840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,652 miles (+3,232)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,652 miles
    Test number
    984160002853
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass126,420 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    588215239131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail126,416 miles (+2,767)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    553975852944
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass123,649 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    492634886507
    • AdvisoryDamage to N/S Headlamp glass

  12. Fail123,648 miles (+118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,648 miles
    Test number
    535792845787
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass123,530 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,530 miles
    Test number
    880205974331
    • AdvisoryDamage to N/S headlamp glass
    • AdvisoryInner sides of rear discs corroded

  14. Fail123,524 miles (+2,595)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,524 miles
    Test number
    840619611141
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to N/S headlamp glass
    • AdvisoryInner sides of rear discs corroded

  15. Pass120,929 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    105779735185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,903 miles (+3,896)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,903 miles
    Test number
    386812935164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront No.Plate damaged
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim outer edge damaged
    • NoteREar dampers very weak
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass117,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,007 miles
    Test number
    835570423333
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail117,007 miles (+8,235)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,007 miles
    Test number
    979828913345
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass108,772 miles (+13,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,772 miles
    Test number
    555262812369
    • NoteCorrosion to under side of vehicle floor at seat mounts and corrosion to O/S inner sill.
    • NoteHead lamp aims on lower limits.

  20. Pass95,352 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    476090401315
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail95,349 miles (+13,280)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,349 miles
    Test number
    845120801317
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass82,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,069 miles
    Test number
    781376100384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,061 miles (+11,179)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,061 miles
    Test number
    210816400330
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass70,882 miles (+12,272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    710226199205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,610 miles (-466,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    604089188273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass525,507 miles (+472,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    525,507 miles
    Test number
    461333917391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail52,557 miles (+2,239)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,557 miles
    Test number
    131100117328
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass50,318 miles (+30)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    644520696295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  29. Fail50,288 miles (+6,256)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    354517076400
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureCentre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteIdle speed slightly erratic

  30. Pass44,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    500527175200
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T561 BTD

Does T561 BTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T561 BTD is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T561 BTD?
The MOT on T561 BTD is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T561 BTD done?
T561 BTD was recorded at 136,551 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,615 miles a year.
Has T561 BTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 BTD has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T561 BTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T561 BTD find?
T561 BTD passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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