2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

466 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.3%
  10. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.2%
  2. Brakes13.7%
  3. Lights & electrics11.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 466 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).