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DX04 EXH

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 EXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019

Handbrake efficiency only just met required pass rate

Pass 2 Jul 2018

Parking brake efficiency 18% (min pass 16%)

Fail 25 Jun 2018

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency 18% (min pass 16%)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,219 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,217 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,180 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

minor corrision on rear of under side of vehicle

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,886 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,886 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,162 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,162 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,585 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,585 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,127 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,127 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,058 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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DX04 EXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DX04 EXH, 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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What year was DX04 EXH registered?

DX04 EXH is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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