2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

105 MOT tests in 2024. 71.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time71.4%
Failed or needed repairs28.6%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes13.3%
  2. Lights & electrics7.6%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Body & chassis6.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Tyres2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 71.4% of 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 105 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).