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WX04 UST

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 UST
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 79,364 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 79,364 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,264 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 75,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,618 miles

Both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear shock asorber bump stops deteriorated.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear shock asorber bump stops deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,338 miles

dust covers on rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriating

rear bump stops adrift

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

dust covers on rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriating

rear bump stops adrift

Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,211 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 30 Mar 2011 49,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,394 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear bump stops adrift

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,686 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

near side wiper blade 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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WX04 UST is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX04 UST, 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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WX04 UST is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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