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ST04 KBU

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,327 mi
Last recorded65,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 KBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,327 miles

Service brake & Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, Rear Nearside & Offside

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS / Air Bag (7.1.6 (a))

Tyres wearing slightly on inner edges, Front Nearside & Offside

Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, Rears

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension bump stop missing, Offside Rear

Fail 10 Jul 2025 62,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement, Rears

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension bump stop missing, Offside Rear

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,279 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met, Nearside125kgf no lock out & Offside 136kgf no lock out

Rear service brake efficiency only just met, Nearside 127kgf no lock out & Offside 149kgf no lock out

Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,524 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump guard insecure

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,524 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump guard insecure

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,377 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump guard insecure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,471 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,997 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel nearside & offside (2.4.A.1b)

service brake efficiency just met the requirement, rear brakes no locks out

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake recorded 16% may need adjustment or repair.

Rear service brake recorded 55% may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,858 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

long travel parking brake.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 44,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 39,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front 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.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Apr 2007 17,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking 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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ST04 KBU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST04 KBU, 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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ST04 KBU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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