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EX02 RSV

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 88,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 87,495 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,810 miles

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,468 miles

n/s/f indicator lens has condensation

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre treads cracked & perished

slight clutch release bearing noise

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,543 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

Both rear tyres are cracked

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,532 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

offside dipped beam dim but not excessively so

offside front fog lamp damaged and bulb/holder insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

offside dipped beam dim but not excessively so

offside front fog lamp damaged and bulb/holder insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,865 miles

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

rear gearbox mounting in poor condition

slight movement in o/s/r top suspension joint

Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

rear brake pads low

rear gearbox mounting in poor condition

slight movement in o/s/r top suspension joint

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc's

marks to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,745 miles

handbrake performance on limit

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,056 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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EX02 RSV 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 73.9%.

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 EX02 RSV, 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 EX02 RSV registered?

EX02 RSV is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is EX02 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 RSV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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