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WX03 SZT

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 SZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,384 miles

EML light on

Fail 8 Jul 2017 59,384 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,236 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 592,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 58,673 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,673 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,459 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 57,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 55,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 55,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,362 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear disc slightly scored

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,586 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked (old tyre)

offside rear tyre cracked (old tyre)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 27,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,676 miles

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

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

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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WX03 SZT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WX03 SZT, 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 WX03 SZT registered?

WX03 SZT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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