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EF51 XKZ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,628 mi
Last recorded45,628 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 42,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,908 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 33,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,693 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,516 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 25,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,461 miles

rear exhaust blow , both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 19,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 16,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 May 2014 14,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 10,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,161 miles

Cat Braket Broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Inner Side Wall Damage

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Cat Braket Broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Inner Side Wall Damage

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 3,608 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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EF51 XKZ 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 82.6%.

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 EF51 XKZ, 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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EF51 XKZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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