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GL03 BYB

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,962 mi
Last recorded157,962 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 BYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 157,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension bushes worn/perished

all suspension components corrosion

both front top suspension mount plates corrosion

exhaust poor/corrosion slight blow

o/s rack gator damp

underbody/sill/floors/chassis etc corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 157,867 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components corrosion

all suspension bushes worn/perished

both front top suspension mounts/plates corrosion

exhaust system poor/corrosion and slight blow

o/s rack gator damp

underbody and sills corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 157,832 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension corrosion

all suspension bushes worn/perished/cracking

both front top suspension mounts corrosion

exhaust poor in places and slight blow

o/s steering rack gator damp

underbody and sills corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 157,794 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension corrosion

all suspension bushes worn/perished/cracking

exhaust poor in places and slight blow

o/s steering rack gator damp

underbody and sills corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 157,531 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poor in places

front and rear suspension components corrosion

most front and rear suspension bushes perished/cracking

underbody and sills corrosion

Fail 4 May 2022 157,491 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust poor in places

front and rear suspension components corrosion

most front and rear suspension bushes perished/cracking

underbody and sills corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 157,452 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 157,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 157,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front suspension components corrosion

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

both front suspension arms/buhses perished

both sills corrosion and bottom lips damaged

exhaust poor in places and slight blow

most rear suspension bushes perished/spltting

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

rear suspension components corrosion

steering rack damp

under body corrosion and welded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 157,370 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2019 157,369 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

misting of oil under the car

Fail 29 Nov 2017 156,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

misting of oil under the car

Pass 24 Jan 2017 155,640 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 155,640 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,073 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 149,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 141,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 134,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 134,249 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,034 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 121,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 106,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,270 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 95,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake discs rusty and pitted

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 77,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 52,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,150 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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GL03 BYB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GL03 BYB, 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.

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GL03 BYB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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