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V30 LFA

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,602 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 81,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,523 miles

both front top suspension mount prescribed area slightly corroded

both outer sills covered

Fail 18 Jul 2019 80,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack fixing bolts missing nearside bolt (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pad wear indicator wire sitting close to driveshaft

Offside rear exhaust bracket slightly insecure (bolts loose)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight up and down movement detected at steering column

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,149 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 79,229 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,644 miles

Engine MIL light on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine MIL light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knocking inside steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,113 miles

front exhoust pip to poor condion

Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhoust pip to poor condion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,633 miles

EML illuminated

Fuel Pipes corroded

Rear suspension generally corroded

Slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,633 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML illuminated

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,277 miles

Engine management light displayed in instrument panel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Underbody has corossion holes that are not ,at test,within 30cms of any prescribed area.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light displayed in instrument panel

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Underbody has corossion holes that are not ,at test,within 30cms of any prescribed area.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 71,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 71,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,781 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eng oil leak

radiator corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2008 62,781 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eng oil leak

radiator corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,371 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,155 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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V30 LFA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V30 LFA, 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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V30 LFA is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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