Common problems by part
Alfa Romeo Spider body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,378 MOT tests · Updated
At 15 years, 3.0 in 100 MOT tests of the Alfa Romeo Spider failed on body and structure, against 6.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,378 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 41 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 3 ages from 15 to 17 years, 3,735 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 15 years: 1,378 for the Alfa Romeo Spider
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
3.0 fails per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 6.7 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 15 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Alfa Romeo Spider body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1,378 | 3.0 | 6.7 |
| 16 | 1,227 | 2.9 | 7.6 |
| 17 | 1,130 | 3.4 | 8.3 |
All first-use years of the Alfa Romeo Spider pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 15 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases: 4.2 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 4.2. Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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Other Alfa Romeo Spider problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Mazda MX-5 body and structure problems: 2.0 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 3.0 for the Alfa Romeo Spider (22,503 MOT tests)
- Mercedes-Benz CLK body and structure problems: 2.2 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 3.0 for the Alfa Romeo Spider (10,186 MOT tests)
- BMW Z4 body and structure problems: 1.0 per 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 3.0 for the Alfa Romeo Spider (9,829 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Alfa Romeo Spider have more body and structure problems than other cars?
3.0 in 100 MOT tests at 15 years, against 6.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,378 MOT tests).
How common are Alfa Romeo Spider body and structure problems?
3.0 in 100 MOT tests at 15 years failed on body and structure, against 6.7 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,378 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 3,735 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare