2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

106 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Suspension9.4%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 106 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).