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FH52 HTD

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,632 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 97,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,018 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,142 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,932 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,609 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,098 miles

air bag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2008 44,098 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,599 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,567 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,191 miles

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

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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FH52 HTD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH52 HTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 HTD registered?

FH52 HTD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FH52 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 HTD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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