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FM51 YHB

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,300 miles

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,180 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside sills and damaged jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,597 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack damage on sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills under vehicle both sides bent/damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 111,025 miles

(EML does not illuminate)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Spring arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (Parking brake) (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Spring arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 111,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

(EML does not illuminate)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Spring arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (Parking brake) (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Spring arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,696 miles

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc corroded

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge + tread 2mm and are out of shape

Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 95,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,924 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 91,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,752 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,662 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,135 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 85,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,047 miles

Both front anti-roll bars, link bars, have slight play in joints.

Both outer sills have plastic covers. (unable to check condition of sills).

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,426 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 71,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,147 miles

"flats" worn on nearside rear tyre tread

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 57,147 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

"flats" worn on n/s rear tyre tread

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,579 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 YHB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM51 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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