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C14 MJB

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 MJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 54,167 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,753 miles

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

UNDERBODY AND RUNNING GEAR CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 51,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,309 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 50,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose split but not down to internal cords, no bulges (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear stabiliser arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split all the way around but still sealing preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 39,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose split but not down to internal cords, no bulges (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear stabiliser arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split all the way around but still sealing preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,632 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 22,626 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 21,252 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 21,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyre inner treads worn unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,941 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

uneven tread wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 9,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C14 MJB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C14 MJB, 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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C14 MJB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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