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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,959 cc

V30 LFAMOT history

V30 LFA is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 9 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,702 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 LFA was last recorded at 84,702 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,221 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
2,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,702 miles
  • 2024 – 84,221 miles
  • 2023 – 83,602 miles
  • 2022 – 83,373 miles
  • 2021 – 82,034 miles
  • 2020 – 81,172 miles
  • 2019 – 80,523 miles
  • 2018 – 80,149 miles
  • 2017 – 79,229 miles
  • 2016 – 77,644 miles
  • 2015 – 77,113 miles
  • 2014 – 75,633 miles
  • 2013 – 73,277 miles
  • 2012 – 71,845 miles
  • 2011 – 71,526 miles
  • 2010 – 71,206 miles
  • 2009 – 70,834 miles
  • 2008 – 62,781 miles
  • 2007 – 51,371 miles
  • 2006 – 41,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,702 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine MIL light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,702 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    464941875002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,221 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    133172655649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    526717131188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,602 miles (+229)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    924846330797
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,373 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    365840302119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    377965201606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,034 miles (+862)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    696351093255
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass81,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    687318530003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,172 miles (+649)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    439408110828
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,523 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    960288569977
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mount prescribed area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered

  11. Fail80,511 miles (+362)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    815732770671
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack fixing bolts missing nearside bolt (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pad wear indicator wire sitting close to driveshaft
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust bracket slightly insecure (bolts loose)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement detected at steering column

  12. Pass80,149 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    338838576641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    436248799857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,229 miles (+1,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    777396346952
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass77,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,644 miles
    Test number
    854855535664
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on

  16. Fail77,644 miles (+531)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,644 miles
    Test number
    321488032045
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryKnocking inside steering rack

  17. Pass77,113 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    816754975167
    • NoteFront exhoust pip to poor condion

  18. Fail77,113 miles (+1,480)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    926704475167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront exhoust pip to poor condion

  19. Pass75,633 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    528750194137
    • NoteEML illuminated
    • NoteFuel Pipes corroded
    • NoteRear suspension generally corroded
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

  20. Fail75,633 miles (+2,356)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    226315774481
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteEML illuminated
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe
    • NoteRear suspension generally corroded

  21. Pass73,277 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    175262873159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light displayed in instrument panel
    • NoteUnderbody has corossion holes that are not ,at test,within 30cms of any prescribed area.

  22. Fail73,277 miles (+1,432)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    215951373158
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light displayed in instrument panel
    • NoteUnderbody has corossion holes that are not ,at test,within 30cms of any prescribed area.

  23. Pass71,845 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    878704952176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,838 miles (+312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    668977842177
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass71,526 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    425765841149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,206 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    632116070107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,834 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,834 miles
    Test number
    970891279141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,781 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    100448268131
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEng oil leak
    • NoteRadiator corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops insecure

  29. Fail62,781 miles (+11,410)4 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    991818668103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEng oil leak
    • NoteRadiator corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops insecure

  30. Pass51,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    373603777120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail51,371 miles (+10,216)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    113961977103
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass41,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    343216766109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 LFA

Does V30 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V30 LFA expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V30 LFA?
The MOT on V30 LFA expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V30 LFA done?
V30 LFA was recorded at 84,702 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,266 miles a year.
Has V30 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 LFA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V30 LFA 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 V30 LFA find?
V30 LFA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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