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FP52 HPC

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,504 mi
Last recorded135,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,667 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,213 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,212 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 111,039 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

pininfarina badge stuck onto passengers air bag

Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,798 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

pininfarina badge stuck onto passengers air bag

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 102,757 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

Nearside rear tyre, long metal screw in tread, puncture.

Offside number plate light, suspect connection.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radiator corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,584 miles

Both middle exhaust boxes corroded

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Both middle exhaust boxes corroded

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,001 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,993 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,843 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 88,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,278 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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FP52 HPC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver 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 FP52 HPC, 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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FP52 HPC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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