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AO03 PFV

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,118 mi
Last recorded59,118 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 59,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,102 miles

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

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

cracking of n/s rear tyre

rear tyres slightly distorted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,102 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking of n/s rear tyre

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres inner edge slightly distorted

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,968 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres inner edge slightly distorted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,921 miles

o/s headlamp lens broken

rear tyres have poor wear pattern

Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,915 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlamp lens broken

rear tyres have poor wear pattern

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,710 miles

o/s hedlamp lens brocken

rear wishbones rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,710 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s hedlamp lens brocken

rear wishbones rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,351 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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AO03 PFV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO03 PFV, 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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AO03 PFV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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