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VU52 GDJ

2002 Maserati Spyder

Black Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Maserati Spyder36,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 GDJ
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 38,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,496 miles

Bonnet release mechanism difficult to operate

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 35,496 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bonnet release mechanism difficult to operate

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,274 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly worn

Hand brake limited reserve travel on lever

Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,152 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 32,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 29,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak under engine bay

Pass 4 May 2017 29,298 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,900 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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,952 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,906 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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VU52 GDJ is a 2002 Maserati Spyder in Black with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 36,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 GDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU52 GDJ is a 2002 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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