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WJ02 SWO

2002 Maserati Spyder

Blue Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Maserati Spyder36,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 SWO
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,157 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 77,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe to fuel filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,996 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,992 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe to rack covered in grease

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to nearside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on offside off engine bay to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,662 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread areas

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer tread areas

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,959 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,576 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 54,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,151 miles

battery flat

park brake lever close to maximum travel

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,561 miles

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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WJ02 SWO is a 2002 Maserati Spyder in Blue with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ02 SWO, 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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What year was WJ02 SWO registered?

WJ02 SWO is a 2002 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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