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MA04 LFA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,713 mi
Last recorded42,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 7,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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MA04 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA04 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 MA04 LFA registered?

MA04 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MA04 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 LFA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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