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YA53 ELX

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,938 mi
Last recorded67,938 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ELX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,938 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 67,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,578 miles

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front and rear springs corroded

Suspension components corroded

Various corrosion to vehicle underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,166 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to suspension components

engine oil level low

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,443 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,975 miles

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,784 miles

both rear rebound rubbers loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,244 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,552 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Dec 2006 25,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 25,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

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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YA53 ELX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA53 ELX, 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 YA53 ELX registered?

YA53 ELX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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