Alfa Romeo Spider
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,970 cc
W256 YPPMOT history
W256 YPP is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 77,972 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W256 YPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W256 YPP was last recorded at 77,972 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,731 miles · 23 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 241 miles
- Average per year
- 1,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,972 miles
- 2025 – 77,731 miles
- 2024 – 77,525 miles
- 2023 – 77,159 miles
- 2022 – 77,029 miles
- 2021 – 76,700 miles
- 2020 – 76,276 miles
- 2019 – 75,742 miles
- 2018 – 74,410 miles
- 2017 – 72,458 miles
- 2016 – 71,341 miles
- 2015 – 69,515 miles
- 2014 – 66,461 miles
- 2011 – 65,882 miles
- 2010 – 63,661 miles
- 2009 – 60,792 miles
- 2008 – 57,725 miles
- 2006 – 54,813 miles
- 2005 – 52,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,972 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coil spring worn all coil springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,972 miles (+241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 77,972 miles
- Test number
- 675980146431
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass77,731 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 77,731 miles
- Test number
- 560748818838
- AdvisoryCoil spring worn all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,731 miles (+206)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,731 miles
- Test number
- 142752105579
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring worn all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,525 miles (+366)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,525 miles
- Test number
- 908357684587
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL springs corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,159 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 77,159 miles
- Test number
- 542055694831
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gater split and detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension parts, age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,158 miles (+129)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 988709111134
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gater split and detached (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension parts, age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,029 miles (+329)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,029 miles
- Test number
- 993586868871
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED O/S/F shocker cover damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,700 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 76,700 miles
- Test number
- 121361883881
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail76,700 miles (+424)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,700 miles
- Test number
- 563379591677
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,276 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 76,276 miles
- Test number
- 411523217664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,276 miles (+534)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,276 miles
- Test number
- 259009020641
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,742 miles
- Test number
- 956281164323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,742 miles (+1,332)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,742 miles
- Test number
- 822624471848
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,410 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,410 miles
- Test number
- 803357297884
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,458 miles (+1,117)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,458 miles
- Test number
- 735074600583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,341 miles
- Test number
- 264253315373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,341 miles (+1,826)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,341 miles
- Test number
- 660762132577
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing on wall
Pass69,515 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 69,515 miles
- Test number
- 586382295150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,461 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,461 miles
- Test number
- 216897794184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,460 miles (+578)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,460 miles
- Test number
- 607995194141
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass65,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 65,882 miles
- Test number
- 418785161210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,882 miles (+2,221)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,882 miles
- Test number
- 995345261297
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass63,661 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,661 miles
- Test number
- 860051350213
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail63,645 miles (+2,853)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,645 miles
- Test number
- 931897940257
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass60,792 miles (+3,067)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,792 miles
- Test number
- 781345299154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,725 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,725 miles
- Test number
- 261944818119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,724 miles (+2,911)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,724 miles
- Test number
- 251319908473
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass54,813 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,813 miles
- Test number
- 403737526207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,812 miles (+1,815)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,812 miles
- Test number
- 331926226484
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass52,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 52,997 miles
- Test number
- 982601255284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W256 YPP
- Does W256 YPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 YPP is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W256 YPP?
- The MOT on W256 YPP is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W256 YPP done?
- W256 YPP was recorded at 77,972 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
- Has W256 YPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W256 YPP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on W256 YPP 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 W256 YPP find?
- W256 YPP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main.
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