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SM04 MMU

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 MMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,352 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,308 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 116,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met

rear bump stops detached

Pass 17 May 2018 114,081 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

floorpans corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 114,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

floorpans corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,325 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

rear footbrake performance low

rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,859 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,559 miles

floorpans corroded

slight exhaust blow at front flexi-joint

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,553 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight exhaust blow at front flexi-joint

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

floorpans corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,762 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,116 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise inside face of rear discs very corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,580 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

!! both front inner brake discs worn !!

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,044 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SM04 MMU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SM04 MMU, 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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SM04 MMU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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