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VO53 YDA

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 YDA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 57,287 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 57,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath has been undersealed, not allowing for full inspection of components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,864 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake disc pitted

n/s/r tyre distorted

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r tyre distorted

radiator deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,369 miles

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)

rear suspension bump stops detatched

Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,226 miles

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

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)

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

rear suspension bump stops detatched

wiper blades torn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency

Fail 16 Jul 2007 22,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,686 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 79,675 miles

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

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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VO53 YDA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO53 YDA, 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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VO53 YDA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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