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VU03 XYJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 147,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault MIL (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative MIL (7.1.5 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated H\B DOWN (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JAK\POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,115 miles

Rear EXH\RUBBER\SNAP AND MISSING HANGER

Fail 20 Mar 2023 146,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault AND MIL\BRAKE (1.6 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL AND NIL\H\BRAKE (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH ##POOR##WEAK (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXH\RUBBER\SNAP AND MISSING HANGER

Fail 1 Mar 2023 146,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken 2nd mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 143,206 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 143,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault MIL (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated LEVER TRAVEL AND MIL (1.1.6 (d))

Rear H\BRAKE POOR

Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,954 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 118,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,578 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,260 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,740 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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VU03 XYJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VU03 XYJ, 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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VU03 XYJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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