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BW52 UNP

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,155 mi
Last recorded92,155 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 UNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,903 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 90,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,143 miles

Front brake pads deteriorated

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,200 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 6 Aug 2015 88,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,261 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 45,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 42,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,580 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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BW52 UNP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW52 UNP, 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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What year was BW52 UNP registered?

BW52 UNP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BW52 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 UNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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