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EX02 RVE

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,739 mi
Last recorded51,739 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on face of tyre

Nearside Rear cracking on face of tyre

Offside Front tyre cracking on face of tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking on face of tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,645 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 42,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,796 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 40,796 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,268 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn down to 2.5mm.

(1) Both wiper blades deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

(1) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit on inner edge.

(1) Offside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit on sidewalls and inner edge.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,456 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,357 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing slightly uneven on inner edges.

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

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

Offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,719 miles

(5) Front brake discs corroded slightly on inside.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 20,719 miles

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

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

(5) Front brake discs corroded slightly on inside.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,924 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet release lever loose

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 RVE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

EX02 RVE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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