Alfa Romeo Spider
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc
T885 GKNMOT history
T885 GKN is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 169,212 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T885 GKN
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T885 GKN was last recorded at 169,212 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 169,205 miles · 20 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,212 miles
- 2025 – 166,855 miles
- 2024 – 164,987 miles
- 2023 – 164,840 miles
- 2022 – 163,864 miles
- 2021 – 159,862 miles
- 2020 – 157,140 miles
- 2019 – 153,952 miles
- 2018 – 152,044 miles
- 2017 – 148,641 miles
- 2016 – 147,581 miles
- 2015 – 143,923 miles
- 2012 – 141,611 miles
- 2011 – 134,968 miles
- 2010 – 123,240 miles
- 2009 – 113,205 miles
- 2008 – 103,512 miles
- 2007 – 88,404 miles
- 2006 – 78,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,212 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported excess brake pipe close to exhaust on offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Both floors rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Bonnet secondary retaining catch seized
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,212 miles (+7)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 169,212 miles
- Test number
- 113041050432
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported excess brake pipe close to exhaust on offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail169,205 miles (+2,350)4 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,205 miles
- Test number
- 695309026505
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported excess brake pipe close to exhaust on offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass166,855 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 166,855 miles
- Test number
- 584400390414
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,987 miles (+147)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 164,987 miles
- Test number
- 489748617132
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail164,840 miles (+976)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,840 miles
- Test number
- 435374637738
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 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 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass163,864 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 163,864 miles
- Test number
- 562863058847
- AdvisoryBoth floors rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail163,863 miles (+4,001)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,863 miles
- Test number
- 665064241147
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth floors rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass159,862 miles (+6)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,862 miles
- Test number
- 493131502116
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining catch seized
Fail159,856 miles (+2,716)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,856 miles
- Test number
- 991056363493
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining catch seized
Pass157,140 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 157,140 miles
- Test number
- 255501757157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,131 miles (+3,179)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,131 miles
- Test number
- 649528494047
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass153,952 miles4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 153,952 miles
- Test number
- 665933415275
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail153,952 miles (+1,908)1 dangerous4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,952 miles
- Test number
- 331664455777
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass152,044 miles (+3,403)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 152,044 miles
- Test number
- 263217655827
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass148,641 miles (+1,060)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 148,641 miles
- Test number
- 781677768359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,581 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,581 miles
- Test number
- 398294671148
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail147,581 miles (+3,658)5 failures14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,581 miles
- Test number
- 460164062067
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFoot brake efficiency low 53% (minimum 50%)
- AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum required 16%
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass143,923 miles (+2,312)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 143,923 miles
- Test number
- 439284465009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,611 miles (+6,643)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 141,611 miles
- Test number
- 375252712222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,968 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 134,968 miles
- Test number
- 979779981123
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s + n/s front tire worn on inner edge close to M O T limit
- NoteO/s rear tire worn on inner edge close to M O T limit
Fail134,967 miles (+11,727)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,967 miles
- Test number
- 887618381145
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s + n/s front tire worn on inner edge close to M O T limit
- NoteO/s rear tire worn on inner edge close to M O T limit
- NoteRear boot lock missing
Pass123,240 miles (+10,035)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 123,240 miles
- Test number
- 654094900212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,205 miles (+9,693)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 113,205 miles
- Test number
- 290022289187
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass103,512 miles (+15,108)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 103,512 miles
- Test number
- 172804418229
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAirbag light on
Pass88,404 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 88,404 miles
- Test number
- 202534067151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine under shield fitted.
- NoteSlight wear and rust on both front brake discs.
Fail88,404 miles (+9,856)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,404 miles
- Test number
- 901262067197
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine under shield fitted.
- NoteSlight wear and rust on both front brake discs.
Pass78,548 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 78,548 miles
- Test number
- 373462106145
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine under tray fitted.
Questions about T885 GKN
- Does T885 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 GKN is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T885 GKN?
- The MOT on T885 GKN is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T885 GKN done?
- T885 GKN was recorded at 169,212 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,583 miles a year.
- Has T885 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T885 GKN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T885 GKN 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 T885 GKN find?
- T885 GKN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported excess brake pipe close to exhaust on offside rear.
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