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BP53 HGG

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,542 mi
Last recorded49,542 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HGG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,542 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 24 Sep 2024 46,021 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 44,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,491 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 43,485 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met 16%

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,955 miles

Rear parking brake just met required 16%

Fail 11 Jan 2018 40,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 39,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,187 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 38,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,918 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 35,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,828 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

check engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,765 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,083 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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BP53 HGG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP53 HGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP53 HGG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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