Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Check
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
0.0%
2.3%
2010
Based on 275 vehicles
3.5%
16.2%
2009
Based on 328 vehicles
4.0%
16.2%
2008
Based on 1,448 vehicles
3.5%
18.5%
2007
Based on 1,362 vehicles
4.5%
23.3%
2005
Based on 158 vehicles
0.0%
13.0%
2004
Based on 155 vehicles
2.2%
12.1%
2003
Based on 236 vehicles
5.5%
28.3%
2002
Based on 297 vehicles
2.2%
12.9%
2001
Based on 706 vehicles
3.9%
18.6%
2000
Based on 401 vehicles
5.0%
29.0%
1999
Based on 816 vehicles
3.1%
23.1%
1998
Based on 634 vehicles
2.3%
22.0%
1997
Based on 621 vehicles
3.4%
18.1%
1996
Based on 372 vehicles
4.6%
23.8%
1995
Based on 38 vehicles
6.5%
19.4%
1993
Based on 80 vehicles
0.0%
8.5%
1992
Based on 195 vehicles
3.0%
18.5%
1991
Based on 363 vehicles
1.2%
21.6%
1990
Based on 277 vehicles
0.5%
16.9%
1989
Based on 208 vehicles
5.4%
14.6%
1988
Based on 86 vehicles
0.0%
15.8%
1987
Based on 66 vehicles
0.0%
4.3%
1986
Based on 65 vehicles
0.0%
16.2%
1985
Based on 69 vehicles
0.0%
14.6%
1984
Based on 49 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 4,334 vehicles
77k mi
Top MOT Failures — Alfa Romeo Spider
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Exhaust system leaking or insecure
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Offside
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Alfa Romeo Spider — Frequently Asked Questions
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