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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,970 cc

V27 DSMMOT history

V27 DSM is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 108,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,057 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 DSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 DSM was last recorded at 108,057 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,054 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,057 miles
  • 2025 – 107,433 miles
  • 2024 – 106,963 miles
  • 2023 – 105,658 miles
  • 2022 – 104,520 miles
  • 2021 – 103,413 miles
  • 2020 – 102,663 miles
  • 2019 – 101,653 miles
  • 2017 – 100,053 miles
  • 2016 – 98,740 miles
  • 2015 – 97,484 miles
  • 2014 – 96,389 miles
  • 2013 – 91,384 miles
  • 2012 – 85,462 miles
  • 2011 – 78,705 miles
  • 2010 – 69,375 miles
  • 2009 – 59,177 miles
  • 2008 – 50,282 miles
  • 2007 – 40,831 miles
  • 2006 – 30,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,057 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside coatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Failure7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,057 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    979901882867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated

  2. Fail108,054 miles (+621)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,054 miles
    Test number
    282653205498
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated

  3. Pass107,433 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,433 miles
    Test number
    190604892889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,963 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,963 miles
    Test number
    664936869698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,958 miles (+1,300)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    965345954848
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking front to rear under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,658 miles
    Test number
    300547119985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,658 miles (+1,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,658 miles
    Test number
    335512419355
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass104,520 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    994456863062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,413 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    323467546440
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside coated

  10. Fail103,412 miles (+749)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    199209960726
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside coated

  11. Pass102,663 miles (+1,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    597341213874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  12. Pass101,653 miles (+1,600)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    435680254241
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (Corroded + Damaged) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,053 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    109935469756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

  14. Fail100,051 miles (+1,311)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    397732680597
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from centre section flange to rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

  15. Pass98,740 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    674864377684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise general condition of sills
    • AdvisoryAdvise general condition of underside

  16. Fail98,736 miles (+1,252)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    469301537646
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle mount bracket (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise general condition of sills
    • AdvisoryAdvise general condition of underside
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust mount excessively corroded but is adequately supported

  17. Pass97,484 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,484 miles
    Test number
    536065043617
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter wet.
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter wet

  18. Fail97,472 miles (+1,083)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    410914698853
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter wet.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter wet

  19. Pass96,389 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    218795044219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  20. Fail96,382 miles (+4,998)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,382 miles
    Test number
    878531344201
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  21. Pass91,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    235648463287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,380 miles (+5,918)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    396828463401
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass85,462 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    495318752273
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  24. Fail85,458 miles (+6,753)7 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    499677452290
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  25. Pass78,705 miles (+9,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    285028811175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass69,375 miles (+10,198)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    321247920110
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTwist in os seat belt

  27. Pass59,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    242235239118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail59,173 miles (+8,891)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    754405039119
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass50,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    461536738168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,282 miles (+9,451)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    373246738197
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass40,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    241858327152
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  32. Fail40,831 miles (+10,313)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    373058627197
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass30,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    234822926404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 DSM

Does V27 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 DSM is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 DSM?
The MOT on V27 DSM is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 DSM done?
V27 DSM was recorded at 108,057 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has V27 DSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 DSM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V27 DSM 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 V27 DSM find?
V27 DSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; underside coated.

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