2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.2L Petrol · M44 TAO

The 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 1 September 2025 at 90,077 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement: after a series of failures and advisories in 2021‑2022—including brake disc wear, valve‑stem damage and suspension corrosion—the last three tests (2025, 2024 and 2023) are clean, indicating those issues have been addressed and the vehicle is now in a stable condition. Mileage accumulation has been modest, averaging roughly 4,741 miles per year over its 19‑year life, which is low for a car of this age. The test intervals are consistent, with entries in September 2025 (90,077 mi), September 2024 (89,593 mi) and July 2023 (89,262 mi), suggesting regular, low‑stress usage rather than rapid wear. The earlier gap between 2021 and 2022, during which several mechanical faults were noted, does not reflect a pattern of accelerated mileage but rather periods of deferred maintenance that have since been rectified. A prospective buyer should inspect the braking system closely, checking front and rear discs for pitting or scoring and ensuring pads are not excessively thin, as the 2021‑2022 records flagged disc wear and pad wear. The suspension warrants scrutiny: examine the front lower arm ball joints for play, assess rear suspension components for corrosion, and verify that the sub‑frames, while noted as corroded, have not lost structural integrity. An oil leak was recorded as early as 2015 and persisted intermittently; the under‑trays fitted at that time may obscure underside corrosion, so a thorough underside inspection is essential. Finally, check tyre tread depths—especially the fronts, which were near legal limits in 2015—and verify that all valve stems are intact, as serious damage was recorded in 2021.