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SN53 UPF

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 73,096 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom lower rear inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom lower rear inner wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,579 miles

underbody corroded

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 66,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn very badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge+ starting to misshape +cracking (4.1.E.1)

ex flexi deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge+ starting to misshape +cracking (4.1.E.1)

ex flexi deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,290 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,289 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,712 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 38,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,806 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops displaced.

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Both rear suspension bump stops displaced.

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,947 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,442 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 26,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,967 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,262 miles

handbrake travel getting high.

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN53 UPF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SN53 UPF, 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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SN53 UPF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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