Alfa Romeo Spider (2010)
2010 Alfa Romeo Spider
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider passes its MOT on first attempt 85.6% of the time, which is a solid 5.6 percentage points above the UK average—but the real concern is that 28% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects, well above the typical threshold for buyer alarm. This suggests mechanical or safety issues that warrant thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 46,717 miles on average, these Spiders are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 2 failures and 11 advisories per vehicle, indicating that minor wear and corrosion issues are common even on lightly-used examples. Before committing to purchase, have a trusted mechanic specifically examine the brake system, suspension, and body integrity—the high advisory rate suggests these are where problems cluster.
What to check before buying a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 104 | 86% | 1.95 |
| Diesel (17%) | 21 | 83.4% | 2.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider vehicles fall between 29,591 and 59,219 miles.
2010 Alfa Romeo Spider — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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34.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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