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OV03 VDK

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,760 mi
Last recorded64,760 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,760 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2014 54,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,636 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,332 miles

battery poor

centre rear exhaust box rusty and thin

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

parking brake efficiency low

reserve travel on parking brake poor

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,547 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)

Fail 31 May 2008 31,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,137 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)

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 VDK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OV03 VDK, 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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What year was OV03 VDK registered?

OV03 VDK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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