MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to outer sills ( damaged at front both sides )
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to outer sills ( damaged at front both sides )
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
front tyres uneaven wear
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops insecure
light damage to front number plate
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FH53 WLC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FH53 WLC, 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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FH53 WLC is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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