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VA04 PTY

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PTY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket and rear silencers corroded

osr tyre inner tread worn lumpy

rear suspension bump stop mountings corroded --bump stops not secure

Fail 6 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket and rear silencers corroded

osr tyre inner tread worn lumpy

rear suspension bump stop mountings corroded --bump stops not secure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf wheel inner rim distorted

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,854 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf wheel inner rim distorted

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have lumpy inner tread

rear suspension bump stop cones deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges especially os

rear suspension bump stop cones deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,544 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear bump stop mounts corroded

Nearside and offside rear suuspension bump stops adrift

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,220 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear bump stops in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,220 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,411 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn-- inner pads look low

rear brake pads 75% worn

rear bump stop loose inside springs osr retaining cone corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,333 miles

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

slight wear in front and rear inner roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,333 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

slight wear in front and rear inner roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,311 miles

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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VA04 PTY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA04 PTY, 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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VA04 PTY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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