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AY02 HLO

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,182 mi
Last recorded105,182 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,913 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 99,913 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,093 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,233 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 28 Mar 2018 90,485 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 87,293 miles

steering shaft to column has slight play-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,720 miles

x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 74,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,574 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,563 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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AY02 HLO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 AY02 HLO, 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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AY02 HLO is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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