Alfa Romeo Spider
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc
T78 KGWMOT history
T78 KGW is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 47,752 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T78 KGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T78 KGW was last recorded at 47,752 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 47,752 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,752 miles
- 2025 – 47,702 miles
- 2024 – 47,662 miles
- 2023 – 45,194 miles
- 2022 – 44,330 miles
- 2020 – 44,174 miles
- 2019 – 43,547 miles
- 2017 – 41,170 miles
- 2016 – 39,225 miles
- 2015 – 36,574 miles
- 2014 – 33,550 miles
- 2013 – 28,911 miles
- 2012 – 27,827 miles
- 2011 – 26,795 miles
- 2010 – 25,389 miles
- 2009 – 22,853 miles
- 2008 – 20,950 miles
- 2007 – 20,028 miles
- 2006 – 19,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,752 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,752 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 47,752 miles
- Test number
- 862169310396
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail47,752 miles (+50)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,752 miles
- Test number
- 758993889037
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint not correctly fitted (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass47,702 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 47,702 miles
- Test number
- 677732016964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail47,698 miles (+36)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,698 miles
- Test number
- 878803290850
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,662 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 47,662 miles
- Test number
- 115833185414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,194 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 45,194 miles
- Test number
- 272429122737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,157 miles (+30)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,157 miles
- Test number
- 584002755493
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail45,127 miles (+797)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,127 miles
- Test number
- 994033790462
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass44,330 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 44,330 miles
- Test number
- 252251608607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,174 miles (+52)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 44,174 miles
- Test number
- 104884903270
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt starting to fray.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail44,122 miles (+575)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,122 miles
- Test number
- 372782410635
- DangerousRear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt starting to fray.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,547 miles
- Test number
- 461490115991
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 931860643121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,170 miles (+1,945)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 41,170 miles
- Test number
- 975469993218
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass39,225 miles (+2,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 39,225 miles
- Test number
- 915280430482
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
Pass36,574 miles (+3,024)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,574 miles
- Test number
- 309311215450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,550 miles (+4,639)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 33,550 miles
- Test number
- 609113104267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,911 miles (+1,084)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 28,911 miles
- Test number
- 569730753146
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail27,827 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,827 miles
- Test number
- 376863172173
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass27,827 miles (+1,032)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,827 miles
- Test number
- 985803072198
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass26,795 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,795 miles
- Test number
- 476599051141
- NoteAdvise offside rear tyre perished on side wall
Fail26,795 miles (+1,406)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,795 miles
- Test number
- 578628551195
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteAdvise offside rear tyre perished on side wall
Pass25,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,389 miles
- Test number
- 142222370157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,389 miles (+2,536)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,389 miles
- Test number
- 380202670114
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,853 miles (+1,903)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 22,853 miles
- Test number
- 361038879142
- NoteAdvise front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen
Pass20,950 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 20,950 miles
- Test number
- 433626778112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,028 miles (+813)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 20,028 miles
- Test number
- 471819777173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 19,215 miles
- Test number
- 314511376144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T78 KGW
- Does T78 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 KGW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T78 KGW?
- The MOT on T78 KGW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T78 KGW done?
- T78 KGW was recorded at 47,752 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,418 miles a year.
- Has T78 KGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T78 KGW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T78 KGW 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 KGW find?
- T78 KGW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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