2007 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.4L Diesel · WU07 YLL

The current roadworthiness status of this vehicle is stable following the pass on 8 December 2025 at 78,764 miles. While the car cleared its most recent inspection without recorded defects, the history reveals a pattern of neglect regarding basic consumables. The vehicle failed its 2025 test due to illegal tyre tread depth, indicating that the previous owner relied on the MOT process to identify basic maintenance requirements rather than performing proactive servicing. The recorded mileage of 78,764 over nineteen years averages approximately 4,145 miles per annum, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The accumulation is consistent, with roughly 2,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, followed by a lighter usage period of under 600 miles leading up to the December 2025 test. This limited usage suggests the car may have experienced periods of inactivity, which often accelerates the onset of surface corrosion on structural components and brake hardware. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and structural sub-frames. The MOT history consistently flags corrosion on the front sub-frame and rear suspension arms, which, while currently categorised as not seriously weakened, represents a long-term structural vulnerability that requires professional assessment for active flaking or thinning. The recurring advisories for pitted and scored front brake discs also suggest the braking system has been neglected. Ensure the discs are measured for thickness and that the suspension bushes are checked for play, as the history of uneven tyre wear points to potential alignment issues or degraded geometry components that may not have been fully rectified by simple tyre replacement.