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SO02 ART

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 ART
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,622 miles

2 X OUTERE SILLS PLASTICS

205/50/16 X 4

NO R-T DISPLAYED

NSF & OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

NSR SHOCK MISSTING-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF INNER FLITCH S/CORR-PODOT-MONOTOR

OSR FLOOR AREA S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

P.A.S MISSTING-PODOT

REAR EX SILENCER H/SHIELD CORRODED-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 18 May 2013 70,373 miles

205/50/16 X 4

NSF & OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF INNER FLITCH S/CORR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/13

REAR EX SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 16 May 2013 70,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

205/50/16 X 4

NSF & OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF INNER FLITCH S/CORR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/13

REAR EX SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear floor pan rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,913 miles

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)

n/s rear tyre low pressure

Fail 5 Dec 2008 54,913 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

n/s rear tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,292 miles

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

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

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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SO02 ART is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO02 ART, 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 SO02 ART registered?

SO02 ART is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is SO02 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 ART shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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