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YH03 VFC

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,682 mi
Last recorded106,682 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 106,682 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 106,270 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 105,793 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,612 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hi-level stop lamp has less than 50% working

Pass 8 Apr 2021 100,276 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 99,006 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,421 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Close to limit (3.7.B.5b)

Front Discs corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan under drivers seat towards rear of floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Close to limit (3.7.B.5b)

Front Discs corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

serface corrosion to o/s/r floor reqiures cleaning and undersealing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,024 miles

front flexi on exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,024 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)

front flexi on exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,161 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 74,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle requires tracking

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,631 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,334 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,334 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 36,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH03 VFC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH03 VFC, 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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YH03 VFC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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