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FL04 AYG

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 AYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 83,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,612 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,154 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stop perished

Pass 3 May 2023 82,709 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,505 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Fail 14 Apr 2021 81,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 16 Apr 2020 80,242 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2020 80,242 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,770 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,465 miles

parking brake lever travel

parking brake performance low 18%

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,726 miles

parking brake performance low 18%

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,708 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,563 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,682 miles

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

airbag light on

front discs pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,682 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

front discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2009 57,561 miles

rear tyre misshaped

Pass 7 May 2008 41,386 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 41,386 miles

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

front tyres worn low and uneven. rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,198 miles

slight accident damage to various panels †radiator in poor condition

underbody neon lights & wiring damaged †suspension bushes perished & cracking †rear brakes imbalanced †borderline corrosion to nsr brake disc inner face †borderline corrosion & wear to front disc inner faces †alloy rims damaged

osr underbody balance weight bushes badly worn allowing excess movement

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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FL04 AYG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 FL04 AYG, 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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FL04 AYG is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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