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XX03 TEZ

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,565 mi
Last recorded50,565 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 TEZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 50,565 miles

all tyres splitting/ perishing slightly

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 19 May 2017 50,044 miles

Front Both Front shock absorber protective rubber gaiters deteriorated and broken away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower bushes Deteriorated/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower bushes deteriorated/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,688 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,688 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2014 46,259 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 41,403 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 41,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 36,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on iner edge

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2011 32,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,669 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,029 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,178 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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XX03 TEZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XX03 TEZ, 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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XX03 TEZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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