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WX03 YTA

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,505 mi
Last recorded66,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 YTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 66,505 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of front discs in poor cond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,907 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2022 65,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded end part of o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded very end parts of both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 63,687 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,826 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,111 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Wiper blades split.

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 YTA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WX03 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

WX03 YTA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 YTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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