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RK02 GYR

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,880 mi
Last recorded48,880 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 GYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 48,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach cords but not greater than 25mm or 10% the width of the tyre

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre has a small cut deep enough to reach cords but not greater than 25mm or 10% the width of the tyre

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + starting to wear smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 42,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,169 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,450 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,691 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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RK02 GYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK02 GYR, 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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What year was RK02 GYR registered?

RK02 GYR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RK02 GYR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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