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RK53 TFV

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,739 mi
Last recorded43,739 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 TFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,802 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,460 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE:osr bump stop has broken away from the shock absorber.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,753 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are split but still clear the screen (advise replacement)

n/s/r bump stop has broken away

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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RK53 TFV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK53 TFV, 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 RK53 TFV registered?

RK53 TFV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RK53 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 TFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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