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CP04 GFX

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 GFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 56,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 54,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear handbrake reading just passed with 16%

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end where flexi pipeis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end where flexi pipeis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 53,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,262 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,053 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,815 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,815 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)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 47,490 miles

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

all suspension subframes and components corroded

both rear brake disc have surface corrosion

parking brake lever has alot of travel

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2013 46,683 miles

both rear bump stops loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside sill damaged at front jacking point

parking brake application uneven

rear brake application uneven

Pass 19 May 2012 46,363 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear bump stops off

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 17 May 2012 46,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear bump stops off

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,525 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,525 miles

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

both rear bump stops loose inside rear springs

condensation in all rear lamps

rear discs have surface rust due to car been standing

srs light on

Fail 11 Mar 2008 36,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,811 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 28,811 miles

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

Offside 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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CP04 GFX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP04 GFX, 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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CP04 GFX is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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