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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

V61 KGCMOT history

V61 KGC is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
88,516 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 KGC
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 expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 KGC was last recorded at 88,516 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,464 miles · 2 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,516 miles
  • 2021 – 87,607 miles
  • 2020 – 85,855 miles
  • 2019 – 84,284 miles
  • 2017 – 79,268 miles
  • 2016 – 76,294 miles
  • 2015 – 74,314 miles
  • 2014 – 72,312 miles
  • 2013 – 69,159 miles
  • 2012 – 66,883 miles
  • 2011 – 60,412 miles
  • 2010 – 54,770 miles
  • 2009 – 50,111 miles
  • 2008 – 44,688 miles
  • 2006 – 40,344 miles
  • 2005 – 38,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,516 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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency on minimum required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush spring pan (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,516 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    795815371594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,464 miles (+857)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    565156440000
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Brake pad spring clip fitted incorrectly (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass87,607 miles (+1,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    684011397087
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,855 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    295560448645
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum required

  5. Fail85,840 miles (+1,556)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    604215226024
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum required

  6. Pass84,284 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,284 miles
    Test number
    924250624804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,890 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    467252080882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,878 miles (+2,610)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,878 miles
    Test number
    212258079314
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass79,268 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    567894004681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,294 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    391230323349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,314 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    561545604378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush spring pan (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail74,308 miles (+492)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    419619619374
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush spring pan (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass73,816 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    996519605068
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail73,809 miles (+1,497)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    107706805026
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass72,312 miles (+3,153)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    115867814038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteOffside washer weak
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  16. Pass69,159 miles (+2,276)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    196005723029
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic body sill covers fitted

  17. Pass66,883 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,883 miles
    Test number
    538995832004
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorated
    • NoteRad deteriorated

  18. Fail66,883 miles (+6,471)2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,883 miles
    Test number
    118024132048
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorated
    • NoteRad deteriorated

  19. Pass60,412 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    845749931077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail60,408 miles (+5,638)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    325538831084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass54,770 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    182946240000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail54,766 miles (+4,655)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    812913840082
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass50,111 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    554254949001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail50,108 miles (+5,420)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    654411849071
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass44,688 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    323518628057
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail44,687 miles (+4,343)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,687 miles
    Test number
    263875828078
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,344 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    824310396279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    354723895488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 KGC

Does V61 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 KGC expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 KGC?
The MOT on V61 KGC expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 KGC done?
V61 KGC was recorded at 88,516 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has V61 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 KGC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V61 KGC 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 V61 KGC find?
V61 KGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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