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GK53 JYR

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 JYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 143,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 143,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 142,807 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 138,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 138,775 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 134,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,389 miles

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

Rear bump stops off

Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop off

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

Offside Rear bump stops off

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,167 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear bump stops brocken

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,774 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear bump stops brocken

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,390 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f brake hose looks to be slightly twisted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops broken.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,390 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

O/s/f brake hose looks to be slightly twisted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops broken.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,776 miles

both rear bump stops detached

Fail 24 Jan 2012 112,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops detached

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,155 miles

Both front tyres off-shape+ wearing from inner edges

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

N/s/r tyre off-shape + wearing from inner edges

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

Slight moisture on o/s steering rack boot

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Require rear tracking tyres wearing uneven

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

brake pad wearing sensor broken on n/s/f

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,036 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre off-shape

Require rear tracking tyres wearing uneven

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pad wearing sensor broken on n/s/f

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,534 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,545 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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GK53 JYR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK53 JYR, 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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GK53 JYR is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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