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MB04 DKJ

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,587 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops detatched

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 81,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2020 81,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,782 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,386 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 65,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wiperblades split on ends

Fail 22 Feb 2017 58,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wiperblades split on ends

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,264 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f steering rack boot damp

Fail 28 Jan 2016 47,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f steering rack boot damp

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,186 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,883 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 26,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 21,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,913 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,326 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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MB04 DKJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MB04 DKJ, 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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MB04 DKJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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