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FM51 XNY

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,936 mi
Last recorded104,936 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,463 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,881 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,856 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 102,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,882 miles

NSR Uneven Tyre Wear

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,882 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NSR Uneven Tyre Wear

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,482 miles

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Play At OSR Wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,479 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,402 miles

n/s/r tyre is stepping on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,552 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,485 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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FM51 XNY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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