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VA03 LYC

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 48,454 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Dec 2024 48,408 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,326 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 47,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 46,983 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 46,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,913 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,680 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 45,680 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,252 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 45,251 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

No o/s washer jet

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,576 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 40,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,269 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,843 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres developing cracks

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

Nearside front tyre inside sidewall split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,183 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres developing cracks

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside & offside front tyres developing cracks

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 25 Aug 2011 29,460 miles

imbalance to rear brakes

n/s/r tyre perishing (outerwall)

travel to parking brake lever

Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,363 miles

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

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 11 Aug 2006 10,224 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 10,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VA03 LYC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA03 LYC, 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 VA03 LYC registered?

VA03 LYC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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The MOT history for VA03 LYC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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