Alfa Romeo Spider
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc
V51 HGSMOT history
V51 HGS is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 130,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 130,046 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 HGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 HGS was last recorded at 130,046 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,991 miles · 2 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,055 miles
- Average per year
- 4,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,046 miles
- 2024 – 128,991 miles
- 2023 – 124,392 miles
- 2022 – 120,202 miles
- 2021 – 116,560 miles
- 2020 – 112,585 miles
- 2019 – 108,524 miles
- 2018 – 103,757 miles
- 2017 – 99,898 miles
- 2016 – 98,262 miles
- 2015 – 95,338 miles
- 2014 – 94,052 miles
- 2013 – 92,962 miles
- 2012 – 90,036 miles
- 2011 – 87,953 miles
- 2010 – 84,654 miles
- 2009 – 72,104 miles
- 2008 – 58,637 miles
- 2007 – 38,827 miles
- 2006 – 37,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2012
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 891433275684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 380490003311
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,046 miles (+1,055)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 130,046 miles
- Test number
- 661550493906
- AdvisoryFront chassis legs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
Pass128,991 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 128,991 miles
- Test number
- 874485812346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,984 miles (+4,592)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,984 miles
- Test number
- 833866723660
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass124,392 miles (+4,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 124,392 miles
- Test number
- 747136872223
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,202 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 120,202 miles
- Test number
- 139895667062
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail120,179 miles (+3,619)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,179 miles
- Test number
- 855117580831
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,560 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 116,560 miles
- Test number
- 731669019431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,553 miles (+3,968)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,553 miles
- Test number
- 335570543827
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe to joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,585 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 112,585 miles
- Test number
- 737261500395
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail112,584 miles (+4,060)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,584 miles
- Test number
- 424565104506
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,524 miles (+4,767)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,524 miles
- Test number
- 586389965148
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,757 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 103,757 miles
- Test number
- 880082556776
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass99,898 miles (+1,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,898 miles
- Test number
- 289595300410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (3.5.1i)
Pass98,262 miles (+2,924)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,262 miles
- Test number
- 564866561885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,338 miles
- Test number
- 538626365042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,338 miles (+1,286)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,338 miles
- Test number
- 117866465040
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,052 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 94,052 miles
- Test number
- 259092074426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,962 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,962 miles
- Test number
- 459580273106
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass92,962 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 92,962 miles
- Test number
- 675060473121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,036 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 90,036 miles
- Test number
- 995833872196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,857 miles (+1,904)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,857 miles
- Test number
- 247550332474
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp indicates a fault in the system,Centre stop lamp not fully illuminated.
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass87,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 879406111137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,953 miles (+3,299)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,953 miles
- Test number
- 436661411187
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,654 miles (+12,550)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 84,654 miles
- Test number
- 503881720198
- NoteOsf tyre 2-3mm
Pass72,104 miles11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,104 miles
- Test number
- 770877469135
- NoteAir bag light stays on
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
- NoteEmissions first test failed
- NoteFloors and sills starting to rust
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
- NoteNearsidde front brake warning wire broken
- NoteOffside front brake hose starting to perish
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low
- NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
- NoteSuspension coil springs starting to rust
Fail72,104 miles (+173)1 failure11 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,104 miles
- Test number
- 993706069102
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteAir bag light stays on
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
- NoteEmissions first test failed
- NoteFloors and sills starting to rust
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
- NoteNearsidde front brake warning wire broken
- NoteOffside front brake hose starting to perish
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low
- NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
- NoteSuspension coil springs starting to rust
Fail71,931 miles (+13,294)9 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,931 miles
- Test number
- 332635029184
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light stays on
- NoteCentre exhaust slight leak
- NoteFloors and sills starting to rust
- NoteFront brake discs starting to rust
- NoteHandbrake performance sllightly low
- NoteOffside front brake hose starting to perish
- NoteOffside front tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge
- NoteSmall stone chips in front windscreen
Pass58,637 miles (+703)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,637 miles
- Test number
- 583269228137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,934 miles (+19,107)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,934 miles
- Test number
- 990181428172
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass38,827 miles (+925)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 38,827 miles
- Test number
- 470160237172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 37,902 miles
- Test number
- 162160776231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V51 HGS
- Does V51 HGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 HGS is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V51 HGS?
- The MOT on V51 HGS is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V51 HGS done?
- V51 HGS was recorded at 130,046 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
- Has V51 HGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 HGS has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V51 HGS 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 V51 HGS find?
- V51 HGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside inner sill corroded; offside inner sill corroded, and 1 more.
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