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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Alfa Romeo Spider. Check any Spider by registration number below.

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75.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.2%

vs Alfa Romeo Avg

27

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Alfa Romeo Spider — MOT Reliability Overview

The Alfa Romeo Spider has an average MOT pass rate of 75.8%, which is 7.2 percentage points below the Alfa Romeo brand average of 82.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Spider on the road.

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Spider for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Alfa Romeo Spider, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Alfa Romeo Spider performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 67 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.3%

2010

Based on 275 vehicles

83.6%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.2%

2009

Based on 328 vehicles

83.2%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

16.2%

2008

Based on 1,448 vehicles

77.7%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

18.5%

2007

Based on 1,362 vehicles

76.5%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2005

Based on 158 vehicles

79.7%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

2004

Based on 155 vehicles

81.9%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

12.1%

2003

Based on 236 vehicles

65.3%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

28.3%

2002

Based on 297 vehicles

76.4%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

12.9%

2001

Based on 706 vehicles

76.5%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

18.6%

2000

Based on 401 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

29.0%

1999

Based on 816 vehicles

66.3%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

23.1%

1998

Based on 634 vehicles

65.3%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1997

Based on 621 vehicles

68.9%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

18.1%

1996

Based on 372 vehicles

66.4%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

23.8%

1995

Based on 38 vehicles

60.5%Below Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

19.4%

1993

Based on 80 vehicles

82.5%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.5%

1992

Based on 195 vehicles

75.9%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

18.5%

1991

Based on 363 vehicles

75.5%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

21.6%

1990

Based on 277 vehicles

79.4%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

16.9%

1989

Based on 208 vehicles

75.0%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

14.6%

1988

Based on 86 vehicles

76.7%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.8%

1987

Based on 66 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

1986

Based on 65 vehicles

66.2%Average
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.2%

1985

Based on 69 vehicles

78.3%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.6%

1984

Based on 49 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 4,334 vehicles

76.4%Good
Alfa Romeo average: 82.9%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Spider

The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.2%
2

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

5.0%
3

Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.7%
4

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.1%
5

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

3.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

1.5%

Alfa Romeo Spider — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Alfa Romeo Spider MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Spider?
The average MOT pass rate for the Alfa Romeo Spider is 75.8% compared to the Alfa Romeo average of 82.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Alfa Romeo Spider?
The most common MOT failures on the Alfa Romeo Spider are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.2%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (5.0%), Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement (4.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Alfa Romeo Spider reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.8%, the Alfa Romeo Spider is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Alfa Romeo Spider?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Alfa Romeo Spider?
Typical mileage for the Alfa Romeo Spider: 76,872 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Spider to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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