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Y502 SCT

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 SCT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 90,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 7 Feb 2023 86,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,594 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,562 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 73,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,915 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,492 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 63,237 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 59,922 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOP RUBBERS ADRIFT

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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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Y502 SCT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y502 SCT, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y502 SCT registered?

Y502 SCT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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