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GU04 WGA

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 WGA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions close to limits

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,066 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,708 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,112 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 80,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front fog lamp bulb holder insecure

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,672 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,005 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,635 miles

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 49,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,334 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,553 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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GU04 WGA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 WGA, 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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GU04 WGA is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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