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RE53 FLN

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,778 mi
Last recorded110,778 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,778 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 108,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,321 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,116 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,795 miles

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)

Offside 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)

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

front brakes a bit sticky.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 897,132 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 89,713 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,435 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,016 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,448 miles

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

both rear bump stops adrift

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear bump stops adrift

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,668 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,668 miles

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

both near side front and rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,824 miles

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

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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RE53 FLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RE53 FLN, 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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RE53 FLN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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