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SE52 CZX

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,593 mi
Last recorded56,593 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 CZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,593 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,593 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS SPLIT

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,951 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,804 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,794 miles

exhaust rustie

n/s/f bottom bush spilit

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r coil spring rustie

oil filter rustie

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

h/brake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 32,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 25,385 miles

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

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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SE52 CZX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SE52 CZX, 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 SE52 CZX registered?

SE52 CZX is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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