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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T78 KGNMOT history

T78 KGN is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
82,469 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 KGN was last recorded at 82,469 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,753 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
716 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,469 miles
  • 2024 – 81,753 miles
  • 2021 – 81,265 miles
  • 2019 – 80,546 miles
  • 2018 – 80,464 miles
  • 2017 – 80,034 miles
  • 2016 – 78,508 miles
  • 2015 – 78,460 miles
  • 2012 – 70,289 miles
  • 2011 – 70,116 miles
  • 2010 – 68,896 miles
  • 2008 – 63,352 miles
  • 2007 – 52,516 miles
  • 2006 – 43,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,469 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,469 miles (+716)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    327366194014
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,753 miles (+488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,753 miles
    Test number
    776676321874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,265 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    317222388990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,546 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    631898200713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass80,464 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,464 miles
    Test number
    452405980397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,034 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    304248741131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass78,508 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    773538870802
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint n/s + o/s (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass78,460 miles (+8,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    808785305257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass70,289 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    518310622327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail70,289 miles (+16)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    185638112382
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail70,273 miles (+157)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    318977812363
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,116 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    307210551242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  13. Fail70,116 miles (+1,220)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    607808581100
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass68,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    203030420453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,896 miles (+5,544)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    431920520105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,352 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,352 miles
    Test number
    574990928201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,516 miles (+9,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    361714237239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,288 miles
    Test number
    963099346232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 KGN

Does T78 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 KGN expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 KGN?
The MOT on T78 KGN expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 KGN done?
T78 KGN was recorded at 82,469 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has T78 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 KGN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on T78 KGN 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 T78 KGN find?
T78 KGN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both sills corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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