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LT02 CEN

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 CEN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,325 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both the nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 70,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 68,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 65,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 64,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 11 May 2018 64,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 4 May 2017 63,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency just made 16%

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency just made 16%

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,706 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 46,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,981 miles

Both front position lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 28,928 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,915 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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LT02 CEN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT02 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT02 CEN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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