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KJ04 TVA

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 TVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,880 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 75,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 74,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 69,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,569 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear bump stops broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,868 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,400 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,810 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,561 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear bump stops broken off

some movement in adjustable steering column

Fail 25 Mar 2014 40,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear bump stops broken off

some movement in adjustable steering column

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,677 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops broken

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,399 miles

rear bump stops come adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,500 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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KJ04 TVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ04 TVA, 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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KJ04 TVA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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