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OV03 VDE

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,142 mi
Last recorded74,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 71,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 68,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure down pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,714 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 61,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,710 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,026 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,026 miles

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

rear discs corroded

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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OV03 VDE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,698 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 OV03 VDE, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV03 VDE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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