Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

Registered in 2001
65.6% pass rate
from 294 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2001 cars)
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.4% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Undertray
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates

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