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EA04 LFA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,616 mi
Last recorded45,616 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 45,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 45,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 44,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 44,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 44,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 43,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 42,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 41,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,371 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,090 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,845 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 29,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,507 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,516 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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EA04 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 EA04 LFA, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EA04 LFA registered?

EA04 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EA04 LFA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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