Alfa Romeo Spider Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Alfa Romeo Spider car check
Is the Alfa Romeo Spider reliable? We analysed 124,331 real MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles to find out.
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The Alfa Romeo Spider is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Alfa Romeo Spider.
Alfa Romeo Spider Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Alfa Romeo Spider. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Alfa Romeo Spider to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Alfa Romeo Spider Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Alfa Romeo Spider Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Alfa Romeo Spider owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Alfa Romeo Spider year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85 | 74.1% | 27,063 | 40,834 | 92,068 |
| 2011 | 375 | 86.7% | 28,965 | 43,471 | 59,684 |
| 2010 | 1,689 | 84.6% | 28,200 | 45,755 | 66,688 |
| 2009 | 2,423 | 81.2% | 30,236 | 46,068 | 68,105 |
| 2008 | 11,811 | 80.0% | 31,362 | 49,539 | 70,255 |
| 2007 | 13,087 | 77.7% | 31,808 | 51,356 | 73,632 |
| 2006 | 335 | 80.6% | 24,358 | 36,277 | 53,642 |
| 2005 | 1,771 | 74.8% | 30,326 | 47,730 | 65,828 |
| 2004 | 2,323 | 73.2% | 33,819 | 52,333 | 72,855 |
| 2003 | 3,547 | 70.7% | 43,438 | 61,698 | 81,416 |
| 2002 | 4,494 | 72.4% | 43,616 | 65,945 | 86,065 |
| 2001 | 10,147 | 70.7% | 44,106 | 64,239 | 82,744 |
| 2000 | 8,096 | 68.2% | 52,288 | 71,321 | 90,295 |
| 1999 | 10,837 | 67.4% | 54,650 | 74,217 | 94,224 |
| 1998 | 10,537 | 67.5% | 58,200 | 77,205 | 96,143 |
| 1997 | 11,132 | 67.0% | 62,552 | 83,533 | 102,562 |
| 1996 | 7,240 | 65.2% | 60,652 | 82,049 | 102,319 |
| 1995 | 480 | 65.6% | 69,564 | 101,786 | 132,649 |
| 1994 | 295 | 70.8% | 41,910 | 63,097 | 89,780 |
| 1993 | 1,137 | 74.3% | 49,704 | 71,368 | 100,150 |
How Long Does a Alfa Romeo Spider Last?
Based on 8,177 Alfa Romeo Spider vehicles on UK roads.
Alfa Romeo Spider Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Alfa Romeo Spider MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Alfa Romeo Spider
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.7% MOT pass rate from 375 tests
65.2% MOT pass rate from 7,240 tests
The best year to buy a used Alfa Romeo Spider is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 375 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Alfa Romeo Spider Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Spider THIS CAR | 71.8% | 124,331 | 68,471 mi | 42 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 156 | 66.1% | 487,324 | 82,323 mi | 28 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo 147 | 68.9% | 411,257 | 69,088 mi | 25 yrs |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 78.3% | 348,185 | 63,719 mi | 16 yrs |
| Hyundai Atoz | 66.4% | 53,480 | 55,091 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156 (66.1% pass rate) and the Alfa Romeo 147 (68.9% pass rate), the Alfa Romeo Spider outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Alfa Romeo SpiderShould you buy a used Alfa Romeo Spider?
The Alfa Romeo Spider has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.8% across 124,331 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Alfa Romeo Spider are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (5,076 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4,433), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3,048). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Alfa Romeo Spider owner drives around 1,906 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Alfa Romeo Spider models stay on UK roads for around 42 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.