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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc

Y257 DGKMOT history

Y257 DGK is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,423 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 DGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 DGK was last recorded at 53,423 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,401 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,423 miles
  • 2024 – 53,401 miles
  • 2023 – 52,396 miles
  • 2022 – 51,874 miles
  • 2021 – 51,143 miles
  • 2020 – 50,536 miles
  • 2019 – 49,964 miles
  • 2018 – 49,560 miles
  • 2017 – 49,195 miles
  • 2016 – 48,006 miles
  • 2015 – 45,939 miles
  • 2014 – 43,357 miles
  • 2013 – 37,595 miles
  • 2012 – 31,652 miles
  • 2011 – 29,456 miles
  • 2010 – 28,647 miles
  • 2009 – 27,048 miles
  • 2008 – 24,651 miles
  • 2006 – 21,958 miles
  • 2005 – 20,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,423 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,423 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    433064489816
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass53,401 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    660431901019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,396 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,396 miles
    Test number
    121477122627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,874 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    622317129793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,143 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    989162106424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    680583679046
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to the underside of the vehicle
  7. Fail50,750 miles (+214)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    512678062416
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to the underside of the vehicle
  8. Pass50,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,536 miles
    Test number
    570418327760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail50,536 miles (+572)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,536 miles
    Test number
    938919531017
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass49,964 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    386238848329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,560 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    619384847743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,195 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    177567411881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,006 miles (+2,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    921717232752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on
  14. Pass45,939 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,939 miles
    Test number
    105392875486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,357 miles
    Test number
    377802774056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,353 miles (+5,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    329042874043
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass37,595 miles (+5,943)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    197537173430
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag light on
  18. Pass31,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    427673162033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,652 miles (+2,196)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    738282362078
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs pitted
  20. Pass29,456 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    908732361001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,647 miles (+1,599)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    104583840438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCambelt?
  22. Pass27,048 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    154355939024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,651 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,651 miles
    Test number
    372647338090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,630 miles (+2,672)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,630 miles
    Test number
    291976338068
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  25. Pass21,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    402622496250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,958 miles (+1,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,958 miles
    Test number
    964252896209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  27. Pass20,351 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    20,351 miles
    Test number
    851691795278
    • NoteSlight cracking front tyres
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/f sill

Questions about Y257 DGK

Does Y257 DGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 DGK is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 DGK?
The MOT on Y257 DGK is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 DGK done?
Y257 DGK was recorded at 53,423 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has Y257 DGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 DGK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y257 DGK 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 Y257 DGK find?
Y257 DGK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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