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FM51 XJP

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear footwell (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre rear floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,532 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,425 miles

Central middle exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 96,424 miles

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

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

Central middle exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 90,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 78,086 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 78,086 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 35,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,839 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside rack boot wet

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,122 miles

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edge 205 50 16 y

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low 2 mm

Fail 24 Jan 2009 25,423 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edge 205 50 16 y

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low 2 mm

Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,326 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake discs pitted in braking area

Fail 2 Feb 2008 23,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

front brake discs pitted in braking area

Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,724 miles

both front tyres starting to wear out of shape on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and low 3mm 205/50zr16y

front discs starting to pitt on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2006 17,726 miles

all 4 tyres starting wear out of shape on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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FM51 XJP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM51 XJP, 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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FM51 XJP is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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