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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,970 cc

Y296 SEOMOT history

Y296 SEO is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
122,809 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 SEO
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 expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 SEO was last recorded at 122,809 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 8,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,213 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,596 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,809 miles
  • 2024 – 114,213 miles
  • 2023 – 108,017 miles
  • 2022 – 104,496 miles
  • 2021 – 100,697 miles
  • 2020 – 98,052 miles
  • 2019 – 95,032 miles
  • 2018 – 88,943 miles
  • 2017 – 83,656 miles
  • 2016 – 80,016 miles
  • 2015 – 76,980 miles
  • 2014 – 73,622 miles
  • 2013 – 70,953 miles
  • 2012 – 68,779 miles
  • 2011 – 67,057 miles
  • 2010 – 66,219 miles
  • 2009 – 64,691 miles
  • 2008 – 56,417 miles
  • 2007 – 48,245 miles
  • 2006 – 39,877 miles
  • 2005 – 32,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,809 miles (+8,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,809 miles
    Test number
    197360775180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,213 miles (+6,196)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    286399697742
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    659985121967
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,017 miles (+3,521)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    941178110750
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,496 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    491218084016
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,697 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    126341636185
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger airbag switched off
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  7. Fail100,697 miles (+2,645)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    569047268283
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger airbag switched off
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  8. Pass98,052 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    416481680903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,032 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    973653507414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,943 miles (+5,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    595978018486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust starting to deteriorate

  11. Pass83,656 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    702927147926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,016 miles (+3,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    984126481780
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryPassenger air bag switched off

  13. Pass76,980 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    507259150336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    748997524221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,622 miles (+2,669)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    446006024235
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger air bag switched off

  16. Pass70,953 miles (+2,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    165910323226
    • NotePassenger air bag switched off at time of test

  17. Pass68,779 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    389917222478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,057 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    545484141257
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass66,219 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    351724840473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass64,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    393573339229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,691 miles (+8,274)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    421282239227
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail56,417 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    530748348295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass56,417 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    803598148200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,245 miles (+8,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    701730337238
    • 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)

  25. Pass39,877 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,877 miles
    Test number
    350535446221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    724295845257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 SEO

Does Y296 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 SEO expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 SEO?
The MOT on Y296 SEO expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 SEO done?
Y296 SEO was recorded at 122,809 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has Y296 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 SEO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y296 SEO 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 Y296 SEO find?
Y296 SEO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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