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GP53 GZV

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,270 mi
Last recorded80,270 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,467 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 76,466 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Outer sills damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 69,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly loose

oil around gearbox

outersills damaged

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 12 Jul 2021 69,048 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly loose

oil around gearbox

outersills damaged

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 67,003 miles

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poorly secured (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,977 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,092 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f inner tyre worn heavily worn

oil around engine

Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f inner tyre worn heavily worn

oil around engine

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,487 miles

exhaust system corroded

front outersills damaged

oil around engine

slight play at nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

rear coil springs corroded.

underside muddy.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,717 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 49,717 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres bald on inner edges suggest replacement

rear and offside front coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres bald on inner edges suggest replacement

rear and offside front coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,786 miles

damage to o/s outersill

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,184 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,145 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn very low recomend replacment

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,761 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GP53 GZV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GP53 GZV, 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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GP53 GZV is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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