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GD02 VJJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VJJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 94,052 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have slight micro cracking,not exposing cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 93,950 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 93,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 88,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 88,596 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 88,596 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,592 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Slight brake judder from front brakes

Unable to examine front inner brake pad thickness due to vehicle design

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Unable to examine front inner brake pad thickness due to vehicle design

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,588 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN /CRODED HAS SLIGHT JUDDER

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,588 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN /CRODED HAS SLIGHT JUDDER

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,271 miles

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

off side rear floors and near side rear floor has some rust

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,557 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,821 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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GD02 VJJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD02 VJJ, 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 GD02 VJJ registered?

GD02 VJJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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