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EX02 OCU

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 137,702 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,330 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,330 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,053 miles

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

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

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 132,050 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 127,849 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019
Fail 30 Sep 2019

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush on lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush on lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,418 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,417 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014
Fail 23 Jun 2014

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 81,646 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 80,450 miles

EML on

air bag light on

both rear bump stops loose in springs

Fail 22 Dec 2010 80,450 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

air bag light on

both rear bump stops loose in springs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,371 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 75,382 miles

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

N/S REAR BUMPSTOP INSURCURE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S BUMPSTOP INSURCURE

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

POWER STEERING HOSES HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Fail 2 May 2009 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S REAR BUMPSTOP INSURCURE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S BUMPSTOP INSURCURE

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

POWER STEERING HOSES HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc inner faces heavily corroded

slight play in rear spring mounting joints

Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,805 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc inner faces heavily corroded

slight play in rear spring mounting joints

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,317 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate deteriorating † †both front tyres worn close to wear markers

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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EX02 OCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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

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 EX02 OCU, 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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EX02 OCU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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