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GU02 BCY

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,770 mi
Last recorded51,770 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 BCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 51,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,116 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,353 miles

brake fluid contaminated ?

Pass 3 Nov 2022 49,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 48,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,631 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 45,521 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,944 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 27 Mar 2012 38,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,399 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 35,399 miles

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

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

both front brake disc,s inner faces in very poor corrodded condition note.... special fitment

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2008 34,257 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 34,257 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,102 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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GU02 BCY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU02 BCY, 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 GU02 BCY registered?

GU02 BCY is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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