Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

Registered in 2000
54.5% pass rate
from 224 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 21% fail on Brake performance (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake fluid (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.89% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.89% fail on Lever
    • 0.89% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.89% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.89% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.89% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Springs
      • 0.45% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.45% fail on Mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.45% fail on Switch
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.4% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.89% fail on Chassis
      • 0.89% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.89% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.89% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.45% fail on Cabs
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.45% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.45% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.45% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.45% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.45% fail on Undertray
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.89% fail on Condition
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.45% fail on Steering column
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.3% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)

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