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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T656 GKNMOT history

T656 GKN is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,481 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T656 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T656 GKN was last recorded at 125,481 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2018: 115,648 miles, lower than 118,708 miles on 13 May 2017.

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
124,160 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,321 miles
Average per year
3,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,481 miles
  • 2025 – 124,160 miles
  • 2024 – 123,443 miles
  • 2023 – 123,127 miles
  • 2022 – 121,329 miles
  • 2021 – 120,639 miles
  • 2020 – 119,951 miles
  • 2018 – 115,649 miles
  • 2017 – 118,708 miles
  • 2016 – 113,550 miles
  • 2013 – 109,998 miles
  • 2011 – 102,222 miles
  • 2010 – 98,400 miles
  • 2009 – 90,107 miles
  • 2008 – 87,350 miles
  • 2007 – 77,539 miles
  • 2006 – 64,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,481 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,481 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,481 miles
    Test number
    328428038286
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,160 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,160 miles
    Test number
    383353396694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,443 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,443 miles
    Test number
    503541170309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,127 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    224551018107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,329 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    576496900592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,318 miles (+679)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,318 miles
    Test number
    347632321144
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt Stripped (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake Weight Actuator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,639 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,639 miles
    Test number
    265700761105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,951 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    273743918686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,649 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    420555549850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail115,648 miles (-3,060)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    372824175832
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,708 miles (+5,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    292521082102
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly damaged

  12. Pass113,550 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    905426599786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,445 miles (+3,447)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,445 miles
    Test number
    582574484137
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  14. Fail109,998 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,998 miles
    Test number
    285379593012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake flexys starting to crack
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers starting to split

  15. Pass109,998 miles (+7,776)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,998 miles
    Test number
    756479193047
    • NoteFront brake flexys starting to crack
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers starting to split

  16. Pass102,222 miles (+3,822)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    278841791229
    • NoteDrivers side inner cv boot split
    • NotePassangers side front brake hose starting to crack
    • NotePassangers side front tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  17. Pass98,400 miles (+8,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    554341920353
    • NoteFront indecators starting to go white
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  18. Pass90,107 miles (+2,757)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    623742529266
    • NoteBoth front ind starting to go white
    • NoteFront brake flexy passangers side starting to crack
    • NoteRear pads starting to wear low

  19. Pass87,350 miles (+21)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    494552578144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  20. Fail87,329 miles (+9,790)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    220459368164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  21. Pass77,539 miles (+13,219)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    221193147460
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront pads near legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre misshaped, badly perished and worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play offside rear suspension

  22. Pass64,320 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    680748836174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,231 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    360903336137
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty

Questions about T656 GKN

Does T656 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T656 GKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T656 GKN?
The MOT on T656 GKN is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T656 GKN done?
T656 GKN was recorded at 125,481 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,047 miles a year.
Has T656 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T656 GKN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T656 GKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T656 GKN find?
T656 GKN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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