Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

Registered in 2008
72.8% pass rate
from 610 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Brake pads (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.16% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.16% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates

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