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RV02 XMF

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,046 mi
Last recorded70,046 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,735 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 69,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,364 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,977 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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RV02 XMF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RV02 XMF, 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 RV02 XMF registered?

RV02 XMF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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