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RG53 EOT

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,502 mi
Last recorded46,502 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EOT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 46,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 46,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,288 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,755 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 41,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,229 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,799 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013
Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,733 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,480 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,385 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,385 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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RG53 EOT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RG53 EOT, 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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RG53 EOT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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