2007 Alfa Romeo Spider · 1,744 MOT tests
2007 Alfa Romeo Spider reliability
2007 Alfa Romeo Spiders fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Spider years (1,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Spiders: 30.2%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Spiders: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 71,656
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,744
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes8.4%
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.64%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.18%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Service brake excessively binding 2.12%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.43%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.37%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.39%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (4.99%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Spider year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable?
2007 Alfa Romeo Spiders fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Spider years (1,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.14% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.9% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider shows 71,656 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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