MOT failure data · 2025
Alfa Romeo Spider MOT problems
Across every Alfa Romeo Spider that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements, on 7.77% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 27.58%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Alfa Romeo Spider MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 7.77% |
| 2 | Service brake performance efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 4.31% |
| 3 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.89% |
| 4 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.62% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.49% |
| 6 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 2.36% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 6 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Alfa Romeo Spider, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Alfa Romeo Spider buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Alfa Romeo Spider?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Alfa Romeo Spider MOT FAQs
What does a Alfa Romeo Spider most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Alfa Romeo Spider cars failing their 2025 MOT was "rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements", appearing on 7.77% of failure items.
Does this mean my Alfa Romeo Spider will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Alfa Romeo Spider that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Alfa Romeo Spider passed 74.8% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Alfa Romeo Spider's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate · used Alfa Romeo Spider buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.